How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT020 - No authorization for editing document with content type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization for editing document with content type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT020 - No authorization for editing document with content type &1 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit a document with a specific content type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or similar modules where document handling and permissions are critical.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific content type of the document they are trying to edit. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned in their user profile.
  Content Type Restrictions: The content type of the document may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from editing it.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for editing documents of that content type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, 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.
  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 their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific content type.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_DOKU_AUTH for document authorization.
  
  
  
  Content Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific content type in transaction OAC0 (for DMS) to ensure that the permissions are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the user or their role is included in the authorization groups for that content type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the document editing functionality again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to document management include S_DOKU_AUTH, S_DOKU_CTS, and others depending on the specific requirements of your SAP system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  OAC0: Content type configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and document handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the LCM_DOCUMENT020 error.