How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO141 - At least one document is hidden due to failed authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 141

• Message text: At least one document is hidden due to failed authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO141 - At least one document is hidden due to failed authorization ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO141 indicates that at least one document is hidden due to failed authorization. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that manage documents, such as SAP Document Management System (DMS) or SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user to view certain documents. This can happen due to:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles or permissions assigned to access specific documents or document types.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  Object-Level Authorization: The user may lack authorization for specific objects or document types defined in the authorization profiles.
  Authorization Groups: The document may be assigned to an authorization group that the user is not authorized to access.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see