How To Fix M8124 - You have no authorization to make postings in business area &

M8124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 124

• Message text: You have no authorization to make postings in business area &

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8124 - You have no authorization to make postings in business area & ?

  The SAP error message M8124, which states "You have no authorization to make postings in business area &," typically occurs when a user attempts to post transactions in a business area for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where business areas are used for reporting and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to post transactions in the specified business area.
  Business Area Configuration: The business area may not be properly configured or may not be assigned to the user's role.
  User Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific business area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User