How To Fix SE720 - No authorization to display the selected document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 720

• Message text: No authorization to display the selected document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE720 - No authorization to display the selected document ?

  The SAP error message SE720, which states "No authorization to display the selected document," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view a specific document or object in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access documents in SAP Archive, SAP Document Management System (DMS), or other related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access to certain users.
  Object Type Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific object type associated with the document.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: 
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for document access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object: 
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the document. Common authorization objects include S_DOKU_AUTH for document management and S_USER_AUTH for general user authorizations.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This can provide insight into what specific permission is lacking.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary rights, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is not restricted. If it is, you may need to change the status or request access from the document owner.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test access to the document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SE720 error effectively.