How To Fix B1040 - User & has no authorization for message type & in ALE inbound

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: User & has no authorization for message type & in ALE inbound

What causes this issue?

The user &v1& passed an IDoc of message type &v2& to the ALE input
interface.
The user is not authorized to do this.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1040 - User & has no authorization for message type & in ALE inbound ?

  The SAP error message B1040 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to process a specific message type in the Application Link Enabling (ALE) inbound process. This error typically arises when a user attempts to process an inbound IDoc (Intermediate Document) but lacks the required authorizations defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific message type being processed.
  Message Type Configuration: The message type may not be properly configured in the ALE settings, or the user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  User Role Issues: The user might not be assigned to the correct roles or profiles that grant access to the required transaction codes or message types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the specific message type.
  You can also use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done using transaction PFCG.
  Add the required authorization objects related to the message type in question.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the message type. Common authorization objects for ALE processing include:
  
  S_IDOC (IDoc processing)
  S_BC_DET (BC: IDoc processing)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, test the inbound processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific details on the required authorizations for the message type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Message Types: Understand the specific message type that is causing the error, as different message types may have different authorization requirements.
  ALE Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the ALE configuration in your SAP system, including the distribution model and partner profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the B1040 error in your SAP system.