How To Fix EAPP_BI022 - You are not authorized to release outsorted billing documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAPP_BI - Messages for IS-U Billing Applications

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You are not authorized to release outsorted billing documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAPP_BI022 - You are not authorized to release outsorted billing documents ?

  The SAP error message EAPP_BI022 indicates that a user is not authorized to release outsorted billing documents. This typically occurs in the context of billing processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with billing document management and release procedures.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to perform the action of releasing outsorted billing documents.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the billing document release process.
  Document Status: The billing document may be in a status that does not allow it to be released, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can involve adding the required authorization objects related to billing document release.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Company Code)
  F_BKPF_BER (Accounting Document: Authorization for Activity)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the billing document is in a status that allows it to be released. You can check the document status in the billing document overview.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to release the billing document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VF02 (Change Billing Document)
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message EAPP_BI022.