How To Fix SD082 - Documentation authorization of user & already exists

SD082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Documentation authorization of user & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD082 - Documentation authorization of user & already exists ?

  The SAP error message SD082 indicates that there is an issue with the documentation authorization for a user in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. Specifically, it suggests that the user is trying to create or modify a document (like a sales order, delivery, or invoice) but does not have the necessary authorization to do so, or that the document already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create or modify the document in question. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Document Already Exists: The document that the user is trying to create or modify already exists in the system, which may lead to conflicts or duplication errors.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or document types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after