How To Fix WSTI_WD005 - You have no authorization to edit the document

WSTI_WD005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTI_WD - Retail Store Physical Inventory Web Dynpro ABAP

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You have no authorization to edit the document

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WSTI_WD005 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WSTI_WD005 – "You have no authorization to edit the document"
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to edit a document in SAP (often in Workflow or Document Management scenarios) but lacks the necessary authorization to perform the edit operation on that particular document. The system checks the user's authorizations against the object and action required to modify the document, and if the user does not have the required permissions, this error is raised.
  Common reasons include:
  
  Missing or insufficient authorization objects related to document editing.
  The document is locked or in a status that does not allow editing.
  The user is not assigned to the correct role or authorization group.
  The document belongs to an authorization group that the user is not authorized to access.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Identify the authorization objects relevant to the document type or workflow.
  Common authorization objects related to document editing include:
  S_DOCUMENT (Document Management System)
  S_WFAR_OBJ (Workflow Authorization)
  S_WFAR_OBJ or other workflow-related authorization