How To Fix UMB201 - You are not authorized to change document '&'

UMB201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 201

• Message text: You are not authorized to change document '&'

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB201 - You are not authorized to change document '&' ?

  The SAP error message UMB201, which states "You are not authorized to change document '&'", typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to modify a specific document in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to change a purchase order, sales order, or any other document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that permits them to change the specific document type.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it might be locked or completed).
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow changes to that document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure