How To Fix FUCN_DOCVERIF017 - You are not authorized to reject document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FUCN_DOCVERIF - Message class for FUCN Verification

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You are not authorized to reject document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FUCN_DOCVERIF017 - You are not authorized to reject document &1 ?

  The SAP error message FUCN_DOCVERIF017 indicates that a user is attempting to reject a document but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically occurs in the context of document verification processes, such as in financial or procurement modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to reject the document. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow rejection, or it may have already been processed in a way that prevents further changes.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to document rejection. Common authorization objects include F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents) or other relevant objects depending on the module.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Document Status Verification:
  
  Check the status of the document in question. If the document is already processed or in a status that does not allow rejection, you may need to follow a different process to handle it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the authorization requirements for rejecting documents.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and document status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern document processing in your specific SAP environment.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in job responsibilities or organizational structure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.