How To Fix CO578 - No authorization for printing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 578

• Message text: No authorization for printing

What causes this issue?

According to your user master you have no authorization for the
shop paper printing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator and get him to give you the
appropriate authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO578 - No authorization for printing ?

  The SAP error message CO578 ("No authorization for printing") typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document or report in SAP but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various modules, including Controlling (CO), Production Planning (PP), or others where printing is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object for printing. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific printing action.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific authorization requirements that the user does not meet.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects for printing.
  Common authorization objects related to printing include S_SPO_DEV (for spool requests) and S_SPO_ACT (for spool actions).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the printing action again.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control printing permissions in your SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to printing authorizations.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they encounter similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO578 error and enable the user to print as needed.