How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP103 - No authorization to create document links of doc. type &1 and object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP - MDG: mapped messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: No authorization to create document links of doc. type &1 and object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP103 - No authorization to create document links of doc. type &1 and object &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP103 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create document links for a specific document type and object in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that allows them to create document links for the specified document type and object.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type specified in the error message may have restrictions that prevent certain users from creating links.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the MDG or ECC system that restrict access based on user roles or document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create document links for the specified document type and object.
  
  Use transaction PFCG to review and modify user roles.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to document link creation. Common authorization objects include:
  
  S_DOCUMENT: For document management.
  S_BC_DEVELOP: For development-related authorizations.
  S_BC_SYST: For system-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions. This may involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the necessary authorizations.
  Modifying existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP MDG documentation for information on authorization management and best practices for user role assignments.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check (to analyze authorization failures).
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP103 error message.