How To Fix CV_ATTACHMENTS012 - User has no authorization for operation &1 on object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV_ATTACHMENTS - Message class for CV attachments

• Message number: 012

• Message text: User has no authorization for operation &1 on object &2

What causes this issue?

User has no authorization for operation &V1& on object &V2& - &V3&&V4&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS012 - User has no authorization for operation &1 on object &2 ?

  The SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific operation on an object related to attachments. This typically occurs in the context of document management or when dealing with attachments in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform the specified operation (denoted by &1) on the specified object (denoted by &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the required roles assigned that include permissions for handling attachments.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object related to attachments may have restrictions that prevent the user from performing the operation.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the necessary functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the operation on attachments.
  If roles are missing, you may need to assign the correct roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects related to attachments (e.g., S_DOCUMENT, S_DATA, etc.) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the operation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the operation again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to document management and attachments in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 and resolve the authorization issue causing the CV_ATTACHMENTS012 error.