How To Fix EI066 - You are not authorized to maintain this document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 066

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain this document type

What causes this issue?

You attempted to branch to the maintainance mode for a sales document
although you are not authorized to do so.

System Response

The system branches to the display mode for the sales document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI066 - You are not authorized to maintain this document type ?

  The SAP error message EI066, which states "You are not authorized to maintain this document type," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to a specific document type in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), or others, depending on the context of the document type.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific document type they are trying to access or maintain.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  Configuration Settings: The document type may be configured in a way that limits access to specific user groups or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Use transaction code PFCG to review and modify user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object for the document type in question. Common authorization objects include F_BKPF_BLA for accounting documents or M_BEST_BSA for purchasing documents.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant object.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type in the relevant module (e.g., MM, SD) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from accessing it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the specific document type you are working with.
  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 EI066 error and gain the necessary access to maintain the document type in question.