How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT015 - No authorization for creating version with content type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No authorization for creating version with content type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT015 - No authorization for creating version with content type &1 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT015 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a version of a document with a specific content type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or related modules where document versioning is involved.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific content type indicated by &1. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects that govern document management activities.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include permissions for creating or managing versions of documents for the specified content type.
  Content Type Restrictions: The content type itself may have restrictions that prevent certain users from creating versions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for document versioning.
  If the user is missing a role, you may need to assign a role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access, you can modify the authorization objects related to document management. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_DOKU_AUTH: Document Management Authorization
  S_DOKU_CRT: Document Creation Authorization
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the specific content type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and rectify the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user attempt to create the document version again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to document management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and document management to understand the roles and authorizations better.
  Training: Consider training for users on how to manage documents and understand the authorization requirements in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the LCM_DOCUMENT015 error.