How To Fix FR877 - No authorization for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 877

• Message text: No authorization for document type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR877 - No authorization for document type & ?

  The SAP error message FR877, which states "No authorization for document type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process a document of a specific type for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where document types are used to categorize financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific document type indicated by the "&" in the error message.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the document type in question.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on company codes, plants, or other organizational units that the user is not authorized to access.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check 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 roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for document types in financial transactions is typically F_BKPF_BES (for document types in Financial Accounting). Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to this object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to the document types you are working with.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to ensure compliance with your organization's security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FR877 error and implement a solution to resolve it.