How To Fix CM_SDM_API039 - &1 No authorization for Document Type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 039

• Message text: &1 No authorization for Document Type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API039 - &1 No authorization for Document Type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API039 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific document type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in scenarios involving document management, such as when trying to create, modify, or view documents associated with a particular document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorizations for the specified document type.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the document type in question.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions or configurations that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary