How To Fix M8648 - Invoice not released because you have no authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Invoice not released because you have no authorization

What causes this issue?

The invoice you want to release is blocked by a blocking reason for
which you have no authorization. The invoice is, therefore, blocked for
payment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8648 - Invoice not released because you have no authorization ?

  The SAP error message M8648, which states "Invoice not released because you have no authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to release an invoice but lacks the necessary permissions to perform that action. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM) or Finance (FI).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to release invoices. This could be due to missing roles in the user's profile or restrictions set by the organization.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to invoice processing.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: There may be specific organizational level restrictions that prevent the user from releasing invoices for certain company codes, plants, or purchasing organizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively,