How To Fix 1J018 - No authorization for release for account type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No authorization for release for account type &2

What causes this issue?

Authorization is required for releasing that is given depending on the
criteria bank area, account type, transaction type, amount in bank area
currency.
You have no authorization for releasing in bank area &V1&, account type
&V2&, transaction type &V3&.

How to fix this error?

An authorized user must release the order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J018 - No authorization for release for account type &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1J018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to release a document for a specific account type. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to release a purchase order, invoice, or other financial documents that require approval.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user attempting to release the document does not have the required authorization for the specific account type indicated by &2.
  Authorization Roles: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to perform the release action for that account type.
  Account Type Restrictions: Certain account types may have stricter controls and require specific authorizations that the user lacks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the authorization objects related to the release of documents (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_AKT, etc.) to identify what is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the account type in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to release the document again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial transactions in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_AKT: Authorization for account types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or patches that address authorization problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management to understand how to effectively manage user roles and permissions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary authorizations for the user.