How To Fix SMD002 - No authorization to display the document

SMD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMD - Solution Manager Documents

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization to display the document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMD002 - No authorization to display the document ?

  The SAP error message SMD002, which states "No authorization to display the document," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view a specific document or transaction in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a report, a document, or a transaction that requires specific authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations that allow them to view the document.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the document may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing it.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, leading to insufficient permissions.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access to certain users.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required