How To Fix SD081 - Documentation authorization for user & has been copied to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Documentation authorization for user & has been copied to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD081 - Documentation authorization for user & has been copied to & ?

  The SAP error message SD081 typically indicates that there is an issue with documentation authorization for a user in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error occurs when a user attempts to access or modify documentation (such as sales orders, delivery documents, etc.) but does not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the documentation in the system.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions for the SD module.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the documentation may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the SD module. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the documentation access. Common authorization objects for SD include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization)
  V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  V_VBAK_VBT (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Document Type)
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the functionality to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Consult Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in the SD module.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in the SD module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SD081 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the documentation they need.