How To Fix SD120 - You are not authorized for this document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You are not authorized for this document

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to maintain objects from the package to which
this object belongs.

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 assign you authorization for the
appropriate package.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD120 - You are not authorized for this document ?

  The SAP error message "SD120: You are not authorized for this document" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to ensure data security and integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role assigned to access the specific document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  User Profile: The user profile may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or document type.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific organizational units (like sales organization, distribution channel, etc.) associated with the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide