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

SE720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 720

• Message text: No authorization to display the selected document

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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