How To Fix SD122 - 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: 122

• Message text: You are not authorized for this document

What causes this issue?

You do not have 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 give you authorization for the package
in question.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD122 - You are not authorized for this document ?

  The SAP error message SD122, which states "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 can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Sales and Distribution (SD).
  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 (e.g., blocked, archived).
  User Profile: The user profile may not include the necessary permissions to view or edit the document type in question.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the 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 insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the document type.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can analyze the authorization logs and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document is not in a status that restricts access. If it is blocked or archived, you may need to take additional steps to access it.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Verify that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the document. This may involve checking the sales organization, distribution channel, or plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to SD documents include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) and V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SE93: Transaction codes and authorization checks.
  
  
  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 cause of the SD122 error message in SAP.