How To Fix EDOCUMENT614 - No authorization for message type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 614

• Message text: No authorization for message type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT614 - No authorization for message type &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT614 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to process a specific message type in the electronic document framework. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a function related to electronic documents (e-documents) but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the specific message type indicated by &1. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the specific message type.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Message Type Configuration: The message type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to authorization checks failing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EDOCUMENT614 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the specific message type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to electronic documents include S_EDOCUMENT or S_EC_DOCUMENT.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to electronic documents and message types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the EDOCUMENT614 error.