How To Fix M8122 - You have no authorization to make a posting with this document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 122

• Message text: You have no authorization to make a posting with this document type

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8122 - You have no authorization to make a posting with this document type ?

  The SAP error message M8122, which states "You have no authorization to make a posting with this document type," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a transaction does not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of a specific type in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific document type they are trying to post. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may be restricted for specific user roles or groups, preventing unauthorized users from posting.
  Configuration Settings: The document type may be configured in a way that restricts access based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type in the relevant module (e.g., MM or FI) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from posting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the posting again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to posting documents include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document), M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Document Type), and others depending on the specific transaction.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and document types.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support for more complex authorization issues.