How To Fix M8381 - List incomplete, as you have no authorization

M8381 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 381

• Message text: List incomplete, as you have no authorization

What causes this issue?

Your selection criteria includes invoices with plants at item level for
which you do not have authorization. These are not included in the
list, therefore the list is incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have selected the correct selection criteria. If so,
contact your system administrator to have your authorization extended.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8381 - List incomplete, as you have no authorization ?

  The SAP error message M8381, which states "List incomplete, as you have no authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a report or transaction that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This can happen in various modules, including Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view the requested data.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain fields or values within the authorization objects that limit access to specific data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Check the