How To Fix 8A858 - You are not authorized to change documents of document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 858

• Message text: You are not authorized to change documents of document type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A858 - You are not authorized to change documents of document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message 8A858 indicates that a user is not authorized to change documents of a specific document type. This error typically arises in scenarios where a user attempts to modify or update a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, etc.) but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change documents of the specified document type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions based on the configuration in the system.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the document type.
  Ensure that the authorization object related to the document type (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_AKT, etc.) is included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to document types in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents)
  F_BKPF_AKT (for document types)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 8A858.