How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES072 - No display authorization for attachment &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No display authorization for attachment &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES072 - No display authorization for attachment &1. ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES072 No display authorization for attachment &1 indicates that a user is attempting to access an attachment (document, file, etc.) in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorization to view it. This is a common issue related to authorization management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view the specific attachment. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user.
  Document Management System (DMS) Settings: If the attachment is managed through SAP DMS, the user may not have the necessary permissions set up in the DMS configuration.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: The attachment may be linked to a specific object (like a business document or transaction) that has its own authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the authorization objects related to document display (e.g., S_DOKU_DIS for document display).
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the specific authorization objects that control access to attachments. Common objects include:
  
  S_DOKU_DIS: Document display authorization.
  S_DOKU_AUTH: Document authorization.
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  DMS Configuration:
  
  If using SAP DMS, verify the configuration settings for document management. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access documents in the DMS.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check (to see what authorizations are missing).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.