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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 466

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

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• 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 type in question.
  If the user needs to perform actions beyond display, the role should include the appropriate authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_AKT, etc.) with the necessary activity codes (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change).
  
  
  
  Modify or Create Roles:
  
  If the existing roles do not provide the required authorizations, you may need to modify them or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for the document type.
  
  
  
  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. They can assist in adjusting the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to financial documents in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_AKT: Authorization for activities on financial documents.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles).
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles).
  SU53: Display authorization check (to analyze failed authorizations).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the F5466 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to perform the required actions on the financial documents.