How To Fix 9P037 - Sorry, you are not authorized to reverse documents for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9P - Russia and Ukraine class messages for development

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Sorry, you are not authorized to reverse documents for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9P037 - Sorry, you are not authorized to reverse documents for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 9P037 ("Sorry, you are not authorized to reverse documents for &1") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to reverse a document in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when attempting to reverse a transaction or document.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the reversal of the document. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on who can reverse them, based on company policy or system configuration.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for document reversal.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should update the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects for document reversal.
  Common authorization objects related to document reversal include:
  
  F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Reversal)
  F_BKPF_BER (Authorization for Document Reversal)
  
  
  
  
  
  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 access.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions on the document type you are trying to reverse. This can be done in the configuration settings of the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for reversing documents and understand the authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern document reversal in your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.