How To Fix SSFCOMPOSER209 - No authorization for graphic access (BDS)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SSFCOMPOSER - Smart Forms: Composer Messages

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No authorization for graphic access (BDS)

What causes this issue?

The graphic with the key (name = &V1&, object = &V2&, ID = &V3&, type =
&V4&) cannot be output due to a missing authorization.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the user's authorizations (possibly a batch user).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER209 - No authorization for graphic access (BDS) ?

  The SAP error message SSFCOMPOSER209 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access graphic content in the Business Document Services (BDS) component of SAP. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or manipulate graphical documents or content that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects related to BDS or graphic access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing graphic content.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions or functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SSFCOMPOSER209 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific objects that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for BDS and graphic access. Common authorization objects related to BDS include:
  
  S_BDS_AUTH: Authorization for BDS
  S_BDS_DOC: Authorization for BDS documents
  
  
  If the roles do not include these objects, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role with the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorizations, you can either add them to the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  After making changes, ensure to perform a user comparison in PFCG to update the user’s profile with the new authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Access:
  
  After updating the authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles and authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and BDS for more detailed information on required authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BDS and graphic access.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SSFCOMPOSER209 error and gain the necessary access to graphic content in SAP.