How To Fix IEN198 - No authorization for goods movements: movement type &

IEN198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No authorization for goods movements: movement type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN198 - No authorization for goods movements: movement type & ?

  The SAP error message IEN198 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a goods movement for a specific movement type. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction related to inventory management, such as goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting, but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object for the specific movement type.
  Movement Type Restrictions: Certain movement types may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the goods movement.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow for the required transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for