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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the movement type in question.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance). Add the required authorization objects related to goods movements (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_MVMT, etc.) to the role.
  
  
  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, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are defined in the system and determine how inventory is managed. Each movement type has specific authorizations associated with it.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. Common authorization objects for goods movements include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Management: Work Center
  M_MATE_MVMT: Material Management: Movement
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and movement types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IEN198 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the required goods movements.