How To Fix RSOD116 - Not all selected documents are displayed. This is due to authorizations.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Not all selected documents are displayed. This is due to authorizations.

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Only those documents for which you have authorization are displayed.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD116 - Not all selected documents are displayed. This is due to authorizations. ?

  The SAP error message RSOD116 indicates that not all selected documents are displayed due to authorization issues. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access documents or data for which they do not have the necessary permissions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Restrictions: The user does not have the required authorizations to view certain documents or data sets. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Document Status: Some documents may be restricted based on their status (e.g., archived, deleted, or in a specific workflow state).
  Data Segmentation: The system may be configured to restrict access to certain data segments based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorizations are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations the user lacks.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in