How To Fix SD080 - Documentation authorization for user & has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Documentation authorization for user & has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD080 - Documentation authorization for user & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message "SD080 Documentation authorization for user & has been deleted" typically indicates that a user is trying to access documentation (such as sales documents, contracts, etc.) in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module, but their authorization to view that documentation has been revoked or deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Changes: The user's authorization profile may have been modified, leading to the removal of access rights to specific documentation.
  User Role Changes: If the user has been assigned a new role or if their existing role has been changed, it may not include the necessary permissions to access the documentation.
  User Deactivation: The user account may have been deactivated or deleted, which would result in the loss of all associated authorizations.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates to the authorization objects may have inadvertently affected the user's access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify if the necessary authorization objects related to documentation access in the SD module are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for accessing the required documentation.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Modify Roles:
  
  If the user’s role does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or reassign the user to a role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to investigate and resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Audit Logs:
  
  Check the audit logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the user’s authorizations that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects control access to various functionalities. For SD documentation, relevant authorization objects might include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area) and others related to document access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SD080 error message.