How To Fix W+553 - You are not authorized to create IDocs for catalog &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 553

• Message text: You are not authorized to create IDocs for catalog &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+553 - You are not authorized to create IDocs for catalog & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W+553 You are not authorized to create IDocs for catalog &
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when a user attempts to create or process IDocs (Intermediate Documents) for a specific catalog or message type but lacks the necessary authorization. The system checks the user's authorizations against the catalog or message type involved in the IDoc processing, and if the user is not authorized, this warning is issued.
  
  Explanation:
  
  IDocs are used for data interchange between SAP systems or between SAP and external systems.
  Each IDoc type or catalog is protected by specific authorization objects.
  The system uses authorization checks to ensure that only authorized users can create or process IDocs of certain types.
  The message indicates that the user does not have the required authorization to create IDocs for the specified catalog (the catalog name is shown in the message where the & placeholder is).
  
  
  Typical Authorization Objects Involved:
  
  S_IDOC: Authorization object for IDoc processing.
  
  Fields include:
  
  ACTVT (Activity, e.g., create, change, display)
  IDOCTYP (IDoc type)
  OBJCT (Object, e.g., catalog or message type)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  Specifically, check if the user has the S_IDOC authorization object with the appropriate values for:
  
  IDOCTYP (the IDoc type or catalog in question)
  ACTVT (activity 01 = create, or others as needed)
  
  
  
  
  
  Grant Required Authorizations:
  
  If missing, add the required authorization for the IDoc catalog or message type.
  This is usually done by updating the user's role(s) in PFCG to include the necessary S_IDOC authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test After Authorization Update:
  
  After updating the roles, have the user log off and log back in.
  Retry the IDoc creation or processing to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Catalogs or IDoc Types:
  
  If the catalog is custom or specific to a certain module, ensure the authorization objects are correctly maintained for those custom types.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), so it may not always stop processing but indicates a potential authorization issue.
  If the user is supposed to have authorization, but the message still appears, check for:
  
  Authorization trace using ST01 or SU53 to identify missing authorizations.
  Correct assignment of roles and profiles.
  
  
  For more detailed troubleshooting, consult SAP Notes or the SAP Help Portal related to IDoc authorization.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User lacks authorization to create IDocs for the specified catalog.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign proper S_IDOC authorizations for the IDoc catalog/message type in user roles.
  
  
  Check
  Use SU53 or ST01 to trace missing authorizations.
  
  
  Transaction
  Manage roles in PFCG, user in SU01.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact catalog or IDoc type, or assistance with authorization objects, please provide the specific catalog name or IDoc type from the message.