How To Fix 0D678 - No authorization to post document with amount &1 in currency &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 678

• Message text: No authorization to post document with amount &1 in currency &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D678 - No authorization to post document with amount &1 in currency &2 ?

  The SAP error message 0D678 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to post a document with a specific amount in a specified currency. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as posting invoices, payments, or journal entries.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to post the document does not have the required authorization for the transaction or the specific amount in the specified currency.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA for accounting documents) may not be properly configured for the user role.
  Currency Limits: There may be limits set on the amount that can be posted in a particular currency, and the transaction exceeds this limit.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction type or amount.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the authorization objects associated with their role. This may involve adding permissions for specific transaction codes or amounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific currency settings or limits that might be affecting the transaction. This can be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user attempt the transaction again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that pertain to financial postings, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for posting documents
  F_BKPF_BER: Authorization for posting in specific company codes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.