How To Fix GMBAPI022 - &1 documents not retrieved for lack of authorization to display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GMBAPI - Messages for BAPI in Grants Management

• Message number: 022

• Message text: &1 documents not retrieved for lack of authorization to display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GMBAPI022 - &1 documents not retrieved for lack of authorization to display ?

  The SAP error message GMBAPI022 indicates that a user is unable to retrieve certain documents due to a lack of authorization to display them. This typically occurs in the context of document management or when accessing specific business documents within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to view the specified documents. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific authorization requirements that the user does not meet.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units or levels associated with the documents.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain documents based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If specific authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to assign the necessary roles or permissions to the user.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant document types and organizational units.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the document types in question to ensure that the authorization checks are set up correctly and that the user has the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access the documents again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific authorization objects related to the document types being accessed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_DATA, S_TCODE, and specific document management authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on authorization settings related to document retrieval.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.