How To Fix /IPRO/DBMC308 - No authorization to complete document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: No authorization to complete document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC308 - No authorization to complete document ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC308 No authorization to complete document typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action related to a document in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access, modify, or complete a document in a module like SAP Document Management System (DMS) or other related applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific document or action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the document type or action being attempted.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts certain actions based on the configuration of the document type.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG by adding the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Document Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is not locked or in a state that prevents the action you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the action again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the document management or the specific module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module to understand the authorization requirements for document handling.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the system configuration.