How To Fix /ACCGO/MTM008 - Authorization failure occured.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/MTM -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Authorization failure occured.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/MTM008 - Authorization failure occured. ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/MTM008 Authorization failure occurred typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action within the SAP system, particularly related to the SAP Accounting and Financial Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles to execute the transaction or access the data.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for the transaction are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization objects are missing.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and then assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are specific checks that SAP performs to determine if a user has the necessary permissions to perform an action. Common authorization objects related to financial transactions include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, and SU53 for user and role management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization failure indicated by the error message /ACCGO/MTM008.