How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON217 - You are not authorized to change the status to rejected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_POSITION_COMMON - Message Class for Defense Position Common

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the status to rejected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON217 - You are not authorized to change the status to rejected. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON217 indicates that a user is attempting to change the status of a document or item to "rejected," but they do not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of workflows, document management, or approval processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to change the status of the document or item to "rejected."
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may have specific rules or conditions that restrict certain users from changing the status.
  Document Status Management: The system may have defined rules that prevent certain statuses from being changed by specific user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization roles in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change the status of the document or item.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Settings:
  
  Check the workflow configuration to see if there are any restrictions on who can change the status to "rejected." Adjust the workflow settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing document statuses and workflows to ensure compliance with established processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or workflow settings, test the process again to ensure that the user can now change the status without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check or modify user roles)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  SWDD: Workflow Builder (to review and modify workflows)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for details on authorization objects related to document status changes.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.