How To Fix FKK_DMS031 - You are not authorized for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_DMS - Message Class for FI-CA Document Management Service

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You want to process a document with activity '&V3&'. For &V1& &V2&
however, you do not have authorization to run this activity.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

You cannot perform the required processing. Contact your system
administrator for further authorizations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_DMS031 - You are not authorized for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_DMS031 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to Document Management System (DMS) functionalities in SAP. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent specific objects or actions that the user is trying to access or execute.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to access the specified document or perform the action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for DMS operations.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific documents or document types that prevent access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can involve adding the required authorization objects related to DMS.
  Common authorization objects for DMS include S_DMS_DOC (Document Management System: Document) and S_DMS_AUTH (Document Management System: Authorization).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to DMS.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FKK_DMS031 error message.