How To Fix ECLVIEWER018 - You are not authorized to change this stamp

ECLVIEWER018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECLVIEWER - Message Class for ECL Viewer (EAI Wrapper)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to change this stamp

What causes this issue?

The stamp cannot be changed because you do not have the required
authorization. The stamp can only be changed by the person who created
it.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ECLVIEWER018 - Details

• The SAP error message ECLVIEWER018 ("You are not authorized to change this stamp") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when working with electronic documents and workflows. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to modify a specific document or stamp associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to change the document stamp. This could be due to missing roles in the user's profile or restrictions set by the system administrator.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., locked, archived, or in a workflow state that prohibits modifications).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the DMS or workflow that restrict changes to certain users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization roles in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to