/IPRO/DBMC021 - You are not authorized to remove active document version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to remove active document version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC021 - You are not authorized to remove active document version ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC021 You are not authorized to remove active document version typically indicates that the user attempting to delete or modify an active document version does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is often encountered in the context of document management or version control within SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required roles or permissions to delete or modify the active document version.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for deletion or modification.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete or modify document versions.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze the authorization check after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object was missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Document Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the document. If the document is locked or in a state that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status or unlock it before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document management and version control for any specific guidelines or restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and document status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  Authorization Objects: Understand the relevant authorization objects that govern document management actions, such as S_DOKU_AUTH for document authorization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.