How To Fix SD039 - Document was saved in raw version; no authorization for active version

SD039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Document was saved in raw version; no authorization for active version

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to create end user documentation with
"final version" status in the package of the document. The document has
been saved with the status "raw version".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Ask the system administrator to enter the relevant profile for the
package.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD039 - Document was saved in raw version; no authorization for active version ?

  The SAP error message SD039: Document was saved in raw version; no authorization for active version typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when a user attempts to access or modify a document (like a sales order or delivery) but lacks the necessary authorizations to work with the active version of that document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access or modify the active version of the document. This can happen if the user's role does not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access to certain users or roles.
  Custom Authorization Checks: There may be custom authorization checks implemented in the system that restrict access based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU53 immediately after