How To Fix FMSHERLOCK201 - & docs removed from selection result because of missing authorizations

FMSHERLOCK201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSHERLOCK -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: & docs removed from selection result because of missing authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSHERLOCK201 - & docs removed from selection result because of missing authorizations ?

  The SAP error message FMSHERLOCK201 typically indicates that certain documents have been removed from the selection results due to missing authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial or document management contexts, where user permissions are critical for accessing specific data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain documents. This can happen if the user’s role does not include permissions for specific transactions, document types, or organizational units.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly, leading to insufficient access rights.
  Document Status: The documents in question may have a status that restricts access based on user roles or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the