How To Fix CRM_SSC_AUTH005 - You are not authorized to edit the document

CRM_SSC_AUTH005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SSC_AUTH - SSC Authorization

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit the document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SSC_AUTH005 - You are not authorized to edit the document ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SSC_AUTH005 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit a specific document within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises due to insufficient user roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit editing of the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow editing (e.g., completed, locked, or archived).
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary roles assigned in the SAP system.
  Custom Authorization Checks: There may be custom authorization checks implemented in the system that restrict access based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorization objects for editing