How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_TASK199 - You are not authorized to create documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_TASK - Messages for Tracker

• Message number: 199

• Message text: You are not authorized to create documents

What causes this issue?

You want to execute an activity to attach documents to the task.
However, this activity requires authorization to create documents in the
document management system (DMS). You are not authorized to do this.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK199 - You are not authorized to create documents ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK199 ("You are not authorized to create documents") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of creating documents in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or related applications.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit document creation.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user profile that prevent document creation.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict document creation based on user roles or statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for document creation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Common authorization objects related to document creation may include S_DOCUMENT, S_EHS_DOC, or others specific to the EHS module.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the document creation process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to document creation in the EHS module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and requirements for document creation within the SAP system to minimize authorization-related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK199.