How To Fix CN_CNIS_MSG007 - You are not authorized to view this document

CN_CNIS_MSG007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN_CNIS_MSG - Message class for Package CN_CNIS

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You are not authorized to view this document

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CN_CNIS_MSG007 - Details

• The SAP error message CN_CNIS_MSG007 ("You are not authorized to view this document") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific document or transaction within the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, including Controlling (CO) and Project System (PS), among others.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access to certain users.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the document.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: Access may be restricted based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant, etc.).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or