How To Fix M8716 - List incomplete, as you have no authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 716

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

What causes this issue?

Your selection criteria contain company codes for which you have no
authorization. There are no material line items from these company codes
listed. The list is therefore incomplete.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8716 - List incomplete, as you have no authorization ?

  The SAP error message M8716 ("List incomplete, as you have no authorization") typically indicates that a user is trying to access a report or transaction that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This can occur in various modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and others.
  
  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 can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the