How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG135 - User &1 is not authorized to create new documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 135

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to create new documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG135 - User &1 is not authorized to create new documents ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG135 indicates that a user is not authorized to create new documents in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises due to insufficient authorization roles or permissions assigned to the user.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that allow them to create documents in the SRM system.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control document creation may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not be part of the correct organizational units or groups that have the necessary permissions.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for document creation in SRM.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects for document creation in SRM include S_ECM_DOKU (for document management) and S_ECM_AUTH (for authorization checks).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If roles are missing, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles to the user. This may involve creating or modifying roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units or groups that have the necessary permissions to create documents.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations related to document creation in SRM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in SRM.
  
  
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SRM_ECM_MSG135 error.