How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP104 - No authorization to change 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: 104

• Message text: No authorization to change 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_MAP104 - No authorization to change document links of doc. type &1 and object &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP104 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change 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 higher privileges than what they currently possess.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to modify document links associated with the specified document type and object. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the required authorization objects for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that require specific authorizations to modify.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the document type and object in question.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for changing document links. Common authorization objects related to document management in SAP include:
  
  S_DOKU_DIS: Document Management System (DMS) authorization.
  S_DOKU_CHA: Change authorization for documents.
  S_BC_ORD: Authorization for business object changes.
  
  
  
  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. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator. They can help assess the situation and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PFCG: Role maintenance and authorization management.
  SU53: Display authorization check, which can help identify missing authorizations after an error occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and role configuration for more detailed guidance on setting up user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP104 error.