How To Fix M8828 - No authorization to change LIFO/FIFO for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 828

• Message text: No authorization to change LIFO/FIFO for company code &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to change LIFO/FIFO data in this company code.

How to fix this error?

Contact your systems administrator if you require an authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8828 - No authorization to change LIFO/FIFO for company code & ?

  The SAP error message M8828 "No authorization to change LIFO/FIFO for company code &" typically occurs when a user attempts to change the LIFO (Last In, First Out) or FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory valuation method for a company code without having the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to make changes to the inventory valuation method for the specified company code.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that only certain roles or users can change the LIFO/FIFO settings.
  User Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions related to inventory management or financial accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user’s role and authorization profile in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for changing inventory