How To Fix /PF1/MSG_BPE035 - You are not authorized to read change documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_BPE -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: You are not authorized to read change documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE035 - You are not authorized to read change documents ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_BPE035 indicates that a user is not authorized to read change documents. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access change documents for a particular object (like a business partner, material, etc.) but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to read change documents. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access change documents.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the object type for which the user is trying to access change documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to update their roles. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction PFCG to modify existing roles or create new ones that include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the authorization object S_CHANGE_DOC (or similar, depending on the specific change document type) is included in the role.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user’s requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to change documents. Common objects include:
  
  S_CHANGE_DOC: General authorization for change documents.
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related issues or patterns that could indicate broader authorization problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_BPE035.