How To Fix SLC_QNR_RESP022 - You are not authorized to add, change, or delete attachments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLC_QNR_RESP - Message class for Questionnaire Response

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You are not authorized to add, change, or delete attachments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLC_QNR_RESP022 - You are not authorized to add, change, or delete attachments ?

  The SAP error message SLC_QNR_RESP022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to add, change, or delete attachments in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where users are trying to manage documents or attachments related to business processes, such as in SAP Quality Management or other modules that support document management.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow for document management actions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include permissions for handling attachments.
  User Profile Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may have restrictions based on their user profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for document management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to attachments include S_DOCUMENT, S_DATASET, and others depending on the specific context.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role that the user is assigned to.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details from the SU53 analysis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific authorization objects related to document management in your version of SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing attachments and understand the limitations of their roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SLC_QNR_RESP022 error.