How To Fix RFM_PSST_MSG055 - No authorization to maintain documents containing plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_PSST_MSG - Message Class for PSST

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No authorization to maintain documents containing plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_PSST_MSG055 - No authorization to maintain documents containing plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PSST_MSG055 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain documents related to a specific plant (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of document management or when trying to perform actions that require specific permissions related to a plant in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow for document maintenance for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user may have general permissions but lacks specific permissions for the plant in question.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can involve:
  
  Adding the required authorization objects (e.g., S_TCODE, S_ORG_DYN, S_PLANT) that allow for document maintenance.
  Ensuring that the roles include the necessary plant-specific authorizations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action that previously caused the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to plant maintenance include:
  
  S_ORG_DYN: Organizational Management
  S_TCODE: Transaction Codes
  S_PLANT: Plant-specific authorizations
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message RFM_PSST_MSG055.