How To Fix EDMS_MAIN014 - You do not have authorization to display document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDMS_MAIN - EDMS - Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDMS_MAIN014 - You do not have authorization to display document &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDMS_MAIN014 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific document identified by the document number (&1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or similar modules where document access is controlled by user authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access the document. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access to certain users.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific access controls that prevent unauthorized users from viewing them.
  User Group Restrictions: The document may be restricted to specific user groups, and the user does not belong to the required group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the document.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should update the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., S_DOKU_AUTH for document access).
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to document management are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Document Status and Type:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is not restricted. If it is, you may need to change the status or request access from the document owner.
  Verify the document type settings to ensure that the user has access to that specific type of document.
  
  
  
  User Group Membership:
  
  If the document is restricted to certain user groups, ensure that the user is a member of the appropriate group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or security team for specific authorization requirements related to the document management system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to document access include S_DOKU_AUTH, S_DOKU_CHA, and S_DOKU_READ.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to authorization checks in DMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.