How To Fix SRM_DIS009 - Only the creator can change the attachments

SRM_DIS009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_DIS - Messages from the Service Provider for Circulars

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Only the creator can change the attachments

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change an attachment that you have not created or
added to the record yourself. This is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, enter a new attachment and edit it. If the attachment is
a document, you can also copy the document and continue to work in the
copy.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_DIS009 - Only the creator can change the attachments ?

  The SAP error message SRM_DIS009, which states "Only the creator can change the attachments," typically occurs in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when a user attempts to modify or delete attachments that were originally uploaded by another user. This is a security feature designed to ensure that only the person who created the attachment has the authority to modify or delete it.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to change the attachment does not have the necessary permissions to modify attachments created by others.
  Attachment Ownership: The attachment is locked to the creator, and the system enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and accountability.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact the Creator: The simplest solution is to contact the user who originally uploaded the attachment and request them to make the necessary changes.
  Change User Roles/Permissions: If it is necessary for other users to have the ability to modify attachments, you may need to review and adjust