How To Fix SD639 - You have no maintenance authorization for the document &1 (&2).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 639

• Message text: You have no maintenance authorization for the document &1 (&2).

What causes this issue?

You have no maintenance authorization for the document &1 (&2).

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?

Get the maintenance authorization from the System manager.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD639 - You have no maintenance authorization for the document &1 (&2). ?

  The SAP error message SD639, which states "You have no maintenance authorization for the document &1 (&2)," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a document (such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document) for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the action on the specified document. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts changes or access, such as being locked or completed.
  Organizational Restrictions: The document may belong to a different organizational unit or company code that the user is not authorized to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific document type and action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document. If it is locked or completed, check if there are any specific procedures to follow for accessing or modifying such documents.
  
  
  
  Organizational Units:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units or company codes that correspond to the document they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: To check authorization failures.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the authorization processes and understand how to request additional access if needed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.