How To Fix F5779 - You do not have authorization for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 779

• Message text: You do not have authorization for document type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5779 - You do not have authorization for document type & ?

  The SAP error message F5779, which states "You do not have authorization for document type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process a financial document of a specific type for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific document type.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may be configured in such a way that it requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required authorizations for the document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include authorization for the document type are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  The relevant authorization objects for financial documents typically include F_BKPF_BES (for document types) and F_BKPF_AKT (for activity types).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the document type.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific details on the required authorizations for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to document types in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization for document types.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support resources for further assistance.