How To Fix SRT_WS_IDP012 - User &1 is not authorized to read business document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRT_WS_IDP - Message Class for Idempotent WS

• Message number: 012

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to read business document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRT_WS_IDP012 - User &1 is not authorized to read business document &2 ?

  The SAP error message SRT_WS_IDP012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read a specific business document. This error typically occurs in the context of web services and integration scenarios where user permissions are critical for accessing certain data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user (indicated by &1) to access the specified business document (indicated by &2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the required roles assigned that grant access to the business document.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the business document may not be properly configured or may restrict access based on certain criteria.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be part of the necessary organizational units or groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile of the affected user.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for accessing the business document.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the business document.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  You may need to work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the user can now read the business document without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or security team for specific details on the authorization objects related to the business document in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Depending on the business document type, you may need to look into specific authorization objects that govern access to that document type.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors related to web services.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SRT_WS_IDP012 error.