How To Fix SABAP_DOC_EXPORT150 - missing ABAP Doc Export authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABAP_DOC_EXPORT - ADT ABAP Doc Export: Log Messages

• Message number: 150

• Message text: missing ABAP Doc Export authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABAP_DOC_EXPORT150 - missing ABAP Doc Export authorization ?

  The SAP error message "SABAP_DOC_EXPORT150: Missing ABAP Doc Export authorization" indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to ABAP documentation export does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This typically occurs when a user tries to export documentation or access certain functionalities that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of the required authorization object in the user's profile. In SAP, authorization checks are performed based on roles and profiles assigned to users. If the user does not have the necessary authorization for ABAP documentation export, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Identify Required Authorization:
  
  The authorization object related to ABAP documentation export is typically S_ABAP_DOC. You need to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions associated with this object.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization. This can be done using transaction code PFCG:
  
  Open the role assigned to the user.
  Go to the "Authorizations" tab.
  Add the necessary authorization object (S_ABAP_DOC) with the required activity (e.g., 03 for display, 06 for change, etc.).
  
  
  
  
  
  Request Authorization:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user authorizations in your organization. Provide them with the details of the error and request the necessary authorization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the authorization has been granted, ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, try to perform the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific permissions required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on authorization management, which can be helpful for understanding how to manage user permissions effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "SABAP_DOC_EXPORT150: Missing ABAP Doc Export authorization" error and allow the user to perform the necessary actions related to ABAP documentation export.