How To Fix F5472 - You have no authorization for correspondence for account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 472

• Message text: You have no authorization for correspondence for account &

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

You do not have the authorization to request correspondence for the
specified account. You will only obtain authorization if you may also
display documents in the selected accounts.

How to fix this error?

If you entered an incorrect account, correct the entry. Otherwise, exit
the transaction and ask the system administrator to give you the
corresponding authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5472 - You have no authorization for correspondence for account & ?

  The SAP error message F5472, which states "You have no authorization for correspondence for account &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform correspondence actions for a specific account in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM), where correspondence (like sending letters, emails, or notifications) is required.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform correspondence for the specified account.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the correspondence function.
  Account Restrictions: The account in question may have specific restrictions or settings that limit correspondence capabilities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for correspondence are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's role to include the necessary authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BER, etc.) related to correspondence.
  
  
  
  Account Settings:
  
  Check the account settings to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing correspondence. This may involve reviewing the account type, status, or any specific settings that could affect correspondence.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific authorization objects related to correspondence in the relevant module (FI, CRM, etc.).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the functionality again to ensure that the user can now perform the correspondence action without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control correspondence actions in SAP. This may vary depending on the specific module being used.
  User Roles: Understand how user roles are structured in your organization and how they can be modified to grant the necessary permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.