How To Fix SMD003 - No authorization to change the document

SMD003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMD - Solution Manager Documents

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization to change the document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMD003 - No authorization to change the document ?

  The SAP error message SMD003, which states "No authorization to change the document," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary permissions to modify a specific document or object within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to edit a purchase order, sales order, or any other document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to change the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be locked or completed).
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects related to the document type may not be granted to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs