How To Fix ID_PL_SAFT_IND005 - You do not have authorization to view/change the document.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_PL_SAFT_IND - Maintain Journal Entry SAF-T indicators (Poland)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You do not have authorization to view/change the document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_PL_SAFT_IND005 - You do not have authorization to view/change the document. ?

  The SAP error message ID_PL_SAFT_IND005, which states "You do not have authorization to view/change the document," typically indicates that the user attempting to access a specific document does not have the necessary permissions assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various SAP modules, including logistics, finance, and others, depending on the context of the document being accessed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific document or transaction.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., locked, archived).
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be correctly configured to include access to the relevant transaction codes or document types.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the user’s assigned roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue and work with your SAP security team to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the authority to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or team to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Document Status Check:
  
  Ensure that the document is not in a status that restricts access. If it is locked or archived, you may need to follow specific procedures to access it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made to roles or authorizations, test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for role configuration)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to document access may include:
  
  S_DOCUMENT: Document access
  S_TCODE: Transaction code access
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization checks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message ID_PL_SAFT_IND005.