How To Fix MSR_SD037 - Items cannot be changed; you are not authorized

MSR_SD037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_SD - Multistep returns

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Items cannot be changed; you are not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_SD037 - Items cannot be changed; you are not authorized ?

  The SAP error message MSR_SD037 indicates that a user is attempting to change items in a sales document (such as a sales order or delivery) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the specific items in the sales document. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed, locked, or in a certain workflow).
  Field-Level Security: Certain fields may have restrictions based on user roles, preventing changes to those fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which