How To Fix E0169 - You do not have authorization for selected IDoc

E0169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 169

• Message text: You do not have authorization for selected IDoc

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization required to display the selected IDoc.
You require an authorization for the object S_IDOCMONI with the
following parameters:
The IDoc has message: &v1&
Direction: &v2&
Partner type: &v3&
Partner number: &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?

Contact your system administration to obtain the authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0169 - You do not have authorization for selected IDoc ?

  The SAP error message E0169, which states "You do not have authorization for selected IDoc," typically indicates that the user attempting to access or process an IDoc does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to view, edit, or process IDocs in transaction codes like WE02, WE05, or others related to IDoc processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to IDoc processing. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that grant access to IDoc-related transactions.
  Role Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that requires specific authorizations to access or process it.
  User Group Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on user groups that limit access to certain IDocs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to