How To Fix 26038 - You are not authorized for status & document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You are not authorized for status & document type &

What causes this issue?

Your user profile contains details of which field values for document
status you are allowed to maintain for each document type in document
management.
Your current profile does not authorize you to set status &V1& for
document type &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person or department responsible for defining
authorizations. The value range in your profile may need to be changed.
If no change is planned, inform the person in charge of document
management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26038 - You are not authorized for status & document type & ?

  The SAP error message 26038, which states "You are not authorized for status & document type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action on a document or status for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), or SAP FI (Financial Accounting).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or change the status of the specified document type.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific document type or status.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error 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 code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the document type and status.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user cover the necessary authorization objects related to the document type and status.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document), V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document), and others depending on the module.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.