Can we change the UserID for a document without logging off using DIAPI

Question

Is it possible to change userid in a document using DI API?
The senario is that I have logged in with a user for which there is no authorization to add or update BP Master.
But in a special case I want him to change a particular field.
So how can i do this.
If yes, can somebody help me on how we can do this...

Answer 1

Sorry I don't really have time for a full sample so the basic idea is:
DI_company1 -> This is your logon with the user who is not authorised. When they trigger the scenario where they need to update the field they are not authorised for (and I can't give you a sample for that, it is completely up to your scenario) do the following
DI_Company2 = new SAPbobsCOM.Company
//Here supply it with all the usual connection information to your DB but
//with a user who *IS* authorised
DI_Company2.Connect()
SAPbobsCOM.Documents oDocument = DI_Company2.GetBusinessObject(oOrders);
oDocument.GetByKey(keyOfDocumentToUpdate)
oDocument.MyFieldToUpdate = "Value to Update with"
oDocument.Update()
DI_Company2.Disconnect()
The basic idea is that you are connecting a second time with your addon, with a new company object, using a user who is authorised & then disconnecting when finished. Your original connection (DI_Company1) is still connected and valid.
Code is a horrible mix between VB and C# syntax because I don't have an editor to hand
Good luck!