How To Fix CFB207 - You do not have authorization to post goods movements in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFB - Messages for Consumer Products

• Message number: 207

• Message text: You do not have authorization to post goods movements in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFB207 - You do not have authorization to post goods movements in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CFB207, which states "You do not have authorization to post goods movements in plant &1," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a goods movement transaction does not have the necessary authorization for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for posting goods movements in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Restrictions: The user's role may not include permissions for the specific plant where the goods movement is being attempted.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the transaction code being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects for goods movements.
  Ensure that the authorization object M_BEST_BSA (for purchasing) and M_MATE_MAR (for material management) are included in the user’s roles, specifically for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the goods movement again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to goods movements include:
  
  M_MATE_MAR: Material Management: Authorization for Material
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchasing: Authorization for Purchasing Document
  M_BEST_EKG: Purchasing: Authorization for Goods Movement
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 CFB207 error message.