How To Fix F4167 - No authorization for displaying document changes in document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No authorization for displaying document changes in document type &

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Authorization object: <ZH>&V2&</>
Parameters:
Authorization group: <ZH>&V3&</>
Activity: <ZH>&V4&</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4167 - No authorization for displaying document changes in document type & ?

  The SAP error message F4167, which states "No authorization for displaying document changes in document type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to view changes made to a financial document (such as an invoice or payment) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to specific document types and their change logs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to view changes for the specified document type.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA for accounting documents) may not be assigned to the user's role.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type in question may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization was missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is causing the issue.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the relevant authorization object to the user's role.
  Ensuring that the document type in question is included in the role's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the security team for specific details on the required authorizations for the document type in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for financial documents, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for accounting document changes.
  F_BKPF_BER: Authorization for displaying accounting documents.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4167 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to view document changes.