How To Fix PSINDS_FLM005 - You are not authorized to attach this object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSINDS_FLM - Message class for FLM

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to attach this object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSINDS_FLM005 - You are not authorized to attach this object ?

  The SAP error message PSINDS_FLM005 indicates that a user is not authorized to attach a specific object in the system. This typically occurs in the context of document management or when trying to link documents or objects to a project or other entities within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary permissions to attach documents or objects to the specified entity.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types may have restrictions on who can attach documents based on the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to attach objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for attaching objects.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding the specific object types and the required authorizations for attaching documents.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure the changes take effect, and then test the action again.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Project System, Document Management System) for more details on authorization requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.