How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG166 - No Authorisation for Display of Document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No Authorisation for Display of Document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG166 - No Authorisation for Display of Document &1 ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG166 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific document in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access a document (like a purchase order, contract, or other procurement-related documents) for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to view the document.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access based on user roles.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units associated with the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for document display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the document type. Common authorization objects for SRM include S_ECM_DOKU (for document display) and others related to procurement.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Confirm that the user has access to the relevant organizational units (e.g., company codes, purchasing organizations) associated with the document.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and role management in SRM.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SRM_ECM_MSG166 error message.