How To Fix SD028 - No authorization for active version (saved in revision status)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No authorization for active version (saved in revision status)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD028 - No authorization for active version (saved in revision status) ?

  The SAP error message SD028 ("No authorization for active version (saved in revision status)") typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when a user attempts to access or modify a document or transaction that is in a revision status, and they do not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the document in its current status. This can happen if the document is in a revision state and the user's role does not include permissions for that status.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that is not allowed for the user to edit or view, such as being locked for changes or being in a review state.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be properly configured to include access to the active version of the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately