How To Fix SO272 - No create authorization for this folder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 272

• Message text: No create authorization for this folder

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO272 - No create authorization for this folder ?

  The SAP error message SO272 ("No create authorization for this folder") typically occurs when a user attempts to create or save an object (such as a document or a file) in a folder within the SAP ArchiveLink or SAP Document Management System (DMS) but lacks the necessary authorization to do so.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization settings for the user in relation to the specific folder where they are trying to create or save documents. This can happen due to:
  
  Authorization Profiles: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary permissions to create documents in the specified folder.
  Folder Permissions: The folder itself may have restricted access settings that prevent certain users or roles from creating documents.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may not belong to the appropriate user group that has the required permissions for that folder.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO272 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Folder Permissions:
  
  Navigate to the folder in question using transaction OAC0 (for ArchiveLink) or OAD1 (for DMS).
  Check the authorization settings for the folder and ensure that the user or user group has the necessary create permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required authorizations for creating documents in that folder.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or folder permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user attempt to create or save the document again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for document management and ArchiveLink typically include S_DATASET, S_ARCHIVE, and S_DMS.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization management and folder settings.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OAC0: ArchiveLink Administration
  OAD1: DMS Administration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SO272 error in SAP.