How To Fix IDOC_XML1100 - You are not authorized to display IDoc &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_XML1 - Messages for Objects of Development Class SXML1

• Message number: 100

• Message text: You are not authorized to display IDoc &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_XML1100 - You are not authorized to display IDoc & ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_XML1100, which states "You are not authorized to display IDoc &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view the specified IDoc in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access IDocs through transaction codes like WE02 or WE05.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to view IDocs. This is often due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to IDoc-related transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to IDocs, such as S_IDOC, S_DATA, and S_TCODE.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to IDoc transactions.
  Common roles that may include IDoc access are those related to EDI or IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Status:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc you are trying to access is in a status that allows viewing. Some statuses may have restrictions based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to assign them, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect, and then try accessing the IDoc again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for working with IDocs include:
  
  WE02: Display IDoc
  WE05: Display IDoc List
  WE19: Test tool for IDocs
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Key authorization objects related to IDocs include:
  
  S_IDOC: IDoc authorization
  S_DATA: Data access authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on IDoc authorization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the IDOC_XML1100 error message.