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 which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or adjust the existing roles to include the required permissions.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization objects related to document access.
  
  
  
  Review Document Settings:
  
  Check the status and settings of the document in question to ensure it is not restricted based on its current state.
  Verify if the document is assigned to an authorization group and whether the user has access to that group.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to access the document again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to documents in SAP. Common objects include S_DOKU_AUTH for document authorization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and document access to understand how to configure and troubleshoot authorization issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization failure and implement a solution to resolve the error message /PLMI/DIR_BO141.