How To Fix F5466 - You only have display authorization for document type &

F5466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 466

• Message text: You only have display authorization for document type &

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5466 - You only have display authorization for document type & ?

  The SAP error message F5466 indicates that the user attempting to perform an action on a financial document does not have the necessary authorization to do so. Specifically, the message states, "You only have display authorization for document type &," where "&" represents the specific document type in question.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is related to user authorization settings in SAP. The user has been granted only display permissions for the specified document type, which means they cannot perform actions such as editing, posting, or deleting documents of that type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is lacking.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the document