How To Fix INV205 - No authorization to open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INV - Check for Bill Receipt

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No authorization to open

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INV205 - No authorization to open ?

  The SAP error message INV205 "No authorization to open" typically indicates that a user is attempting to access a transaction, report, or object for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to open an invoice, a document, or a specific module within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but specific authorization objects within those roles do not grant the necessary permissions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be part of the correct organizational units.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles for the transaction or document are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user is missing necessary roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, 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.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to invoice processing include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Activity).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.