How To Fix EDOCUMENT062 - You do not have authorization for process step &1 (auth. object &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: You do not have authorization for process step &1 (auth. object &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT062 - You do not have authorization for process step &1 (auth. object &2) ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT062 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific process step in the e-document framework. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires specific authorizations defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the specified process step. The message provides two key pieces of information:
  
  Process Step (&1): This indicates the specific step or action the user is trying to perform.
  Authorization Object (&2): This refers to the specific authorization object that is required to perform the action.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Process Step and Authorization Object:
  
  Review the error message to identify the process step and the authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide