How To Fix 0D650 - No authorization for document status change &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 650

• Message text: No authorization for document status change &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D650 - No authorization for document status change &1 ?

  The SAP error message "0D650 No authorization for document status change &1" typically indicates that a user is attempting to change the status of a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other business document) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the status of the document.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific document type or status change.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly assigned or may be missing necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve adding specific authorizations related to document status changes.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control document status changes. Common authorization objects include M_BEST_BSA for purchasing documents or F_BKPF_BES for financial documents.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  If the problem persists, further investigation may be needed to identify any additional missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for changing document statuses and provide training if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check failure.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Regularly review and audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to minimize the risk of authorization errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message "0D650 No authorization for document status change &1".