How To Fix CRM_SSC_AUTH003 - You are not authorized to create document for employee &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SSC_AUTH - SSC Authorization

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You are not authorized to create document for employee &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SSC_AUTH003 - You are not authorized to create document for employee &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SSC_AUTH003 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a document for a specific employee in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises in scenarios where user roles and authorizations are not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to create documents for the specified employee. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user.
  Employee Status: The employee for whom the document is being created may have a status that restricts document creation (e.g., inactive or terminated).
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be part of the organizational unit that has the rights to create documents for that employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the authorization to create documents for employees.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., P_ORGIN, P_PERNR, etc.) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  You can use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles and permissions accordingly.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the specific employee or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Employee Status Check:
  
  Verify the status of the employee in question. If the employee is inactive or has been terminated, you may need to address this before creating documents.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational unit that has the rights to create documents for the specified employee.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to employee-related actions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.