How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON046 - You are not authorized to create statements.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You are not authorized to create statements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON046 - You are not authorized to create statements. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON046 indicates that a user is not authorized to create statements in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with certain financial or accounting transactions where document creation is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create statements or documents.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific authorization requirements that the user does not meet.
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings that restrict document creation based on user groups or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the necessary permissions for document creation.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document types in the system to ensure that the user is allowed to create the specific type of document they are attempting to create.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance. They can help analyze the authorization objects and make 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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control document creation in SAP. Common objects include S_DOKU_AUTH for document authorization.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 DFS_CAP_COMMON046 error.