How To Fix /EACA/PMRT117 - You are not authorized to enter line items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/PMRT -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You are not authorized to enter line items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/PMRT117 - You are not authorized to enter line items ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/PMRT117: You are not authorized to enter line items typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify line items in a particular transaction or application. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the entry of financial documents, purchase orders, or other transactional data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the transaction are not assigned to the user.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on organizational policies or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s profile.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for the transaction. This can be done by checking the documentation for the transaction or consulting with a security administrator.
  Modify User Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles or add the required authorization objects. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  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.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support resources for further guidance on the specific transaction and its authorization requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to line item entry may include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific error message.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team for assistance in troubleshooting and resolving authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /EACA/PMRT117.