How To Fix LCM_DOCUMENT104 - No authorization to edit document &1 with content type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_DOCUMENT - Message Class for LCM Document

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No authorization to edit document &1 with content type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT104 - No authorization to edit document &1 with content type &2 ?

  The SAP error message LCM_DOCUMENT104 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to edit a document of a specific content type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Document Management System (DMS) or similar applications where document handling and permissions are critical.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to edit the document. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow editing (e.g., locked, archived, or in a workflow).
  Content Type Restrictions: The content type of the document may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from editing it.
  User Group Restrictions: The document may be restricted to certain user groups, and the user attempting to edit it does not belong to the authorized group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for document editing.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document in the DMS. If it is locked or in a workflow, you may need to unlock it or complete the workflow before editing.
  
  
  
  Content Type Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the content type associated with the document. Ensure that the content type allows editing for the user's role.
  
  
  
  User Group Membership:
  
  Check if the user is part of the necessary user groups that have permissions to edit the document. If not, consider adding the user to the appropriate group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the authorization settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  CV01N: Create Document
  CV02N: Change Document
  CV03N: Display Document
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects such as S_DOKU_AUTH (Document Management Authorization) and S_DOKU_CTS (Document Management Content Type Authorization).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and document handling in SAP DMS.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to allow the user to edit the document.