How To Fix KO148 - You are not authorized to print for order type & / status &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 148

• Message text: You are not authorized to print for order type & / status &

What causes this issue?

You can only print an order, if you have the authorization for it. For
this, the authorization object K_AUFK_ART must contain the
authorization for the order type and status, as well as for activity 04
(print).

System Response

You are not authorized to print order &v3& (order type &v1&, status
&V2&).

How to fix this error?

The print function cannot be execute for this order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO148 - You are not authorized to print for order type & / status & ?

  The SAP error message KO148, which states "You are not authorized to print for order type & / status &," typically occurs when a user attempts to print a document related to a production order or a similar object but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to print documents for the specified order type or status. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Order Type/Status Restrictions: Certain order types or statuses may have specific restrictions that limit who can print them.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that only certain users or roles can print for specific order types or statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the order type and status in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate access should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for printing.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type/Status Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the specific order type and status in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OPL8 for order types).
  Ensure that the printing settings are correctly configured to allow the intended users to print.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding printing authorizations for production orders or other relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the printing functionality again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OPL8: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has roles that include authorization objects related to printing (e.g., S_PROGRAM, S_SPO_DEV).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to printing authorizations or the KO148 error.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and adjusting the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.