How To Fix SMD002 - No authorization to display the document

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 authorizations for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Analyze the output to identify the specific authorization objects that need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify User Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s authorizations in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required permissions.
  If you do not have the rights, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document is in a status that allows it to be viewed. Some documents may have restrictions based on their status (e.g., locked, archived).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis of authorization checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  Security Policies: Familiarize yourself with your organization’s security policies regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation and resolution.