How To Fix SO007 - You do not have authorization for this document

SO007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You do not have authorization for this document

Self-Explanatory Message

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SO007 - Details

• The SAP error message SO007, which states "You do not have authorization for this document," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a document or object in SAP for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This can happen in various contexts, such as accessing documents in SAP Archive, SAP Business Workflow, or other document management systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specific document or object.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., archived, locked, or restricted).
  Incorrect User Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary roles assigned in the SAP system.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for accessing the document are not included in the user’s profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the