How To Fix MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP108 - No authorization to change documents of doc. type &1 and doc. status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP - MDG: mapped messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No authorization to change documents of doc. type &1 and doc. status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP108 - No authorization to change documents of doc. type &1 and doc. status &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP108 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change documents of a specific document type and status in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires higher privileges than what they currently possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit changes to the specified document type and status.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that is not allowed for changes based on the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the document type and status.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document types and statuses in the MDG settings. Ensure that the document status allows for changes by the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, test the action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to MDG include S_MDG_BC, S_MDG_BP, and others that may be specific to your organization’s configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for MDG to understand the authorization concepts and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MDG_BS_ECC_BP_MAP108 error.