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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN_CNIS_MSG007 - You are not authorized to view this document ?

  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 PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the user to a different role or modifying an existing role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check if the document is in a status that restricts access. If it is, you may need to change the status or request access from the document owner.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (e.g., company codes, plants) associated with the document.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the document type you are trying to access. Common objects include:
  
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction Codes
  S_CARR_ID: Carrier ID (for logistics-related documents)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.