How To Fix SD036 - No authorization to modify documentation (final version)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No authorization to modify documentation (final version)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD036 - No authorization to modify documentation (final version) ?

  The SAP error message SD036, which states "No authorization to modify documentation (final version)," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a document that is in a final version state but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is common in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to modify the documentation. In SAP, authorizations are controlled by roles and profiles assigned to users.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow modifications, such as being marked as "final" or "completed."
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict modifications to finalized documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to modify the documentation.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to update the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for modifying documentation.
  
  
  
  Document Status Review:
  
  Verify the status of the document. If it is indeed in a final version, consider whether it is appropriate to modify it. If modifications are necessary, you may need to change the document status (if allowed) or create a new version of the document.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to change them, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for handling finalized documents and understand the implications of modifying such documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to document modifications in SAP SD include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area) and V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SD036 error and implement a solution to resolve it.