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?

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Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or report being accessed.
  If the user needs additional access, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Analysis:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for the transaction or report. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and any findings from the SU53 analysis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the M8716 error message.