How To Fix /SAPSLL/CON_CORE016 - No authorization to change document with company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CON_CORE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization to change document with company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_CORE016 - No authorization to change document with company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_CORE016 No authorization to change document with company code &1 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to modify a document associated with a specific company code in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Logistics or SAP Supply Chain Management, where users are trying to perform actions that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific action they are trying to perform. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the company code in question.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to other company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorization objects for the company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to work with your SAP security team to add the required authorizations to the user's profile.
  Ensure that the authorization object S_BUKR (Company Code) is included in the user's roles, allowing access to the specific company code mentioned in the error.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as S_BUKR (Company Code) and S_TCODE (Transaction Code) that may be relevant to the user's tasks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for checking authorizations include:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /SAPSLL/CON_CORE016.