How To Fix ME187 - You have no authorization for document & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: You have no authorization for document & &

What causes this issue?

The authorization was checked for document &V1& and item &V2&.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME187 - You have no authorization for document & & ?

  The SAP error message ME187, which states "You have no authorization for document & &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a document (such as a purchase order or a contract) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM) and Purchasing.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view or modify the specified document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., archived or deleted).
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not be correctly configured to include access to the specific document type or transaction.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to the organizational units (e.g., company code, plant) associated with the document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) are included in the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document in question. If it is archived or has been deleted, the user may not be able to access it.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant organizational units associated with the document. This may involve checking company codes, plants, or purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for further investigation and resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the transactions you are trying to access. This can help in understanding what permissions are required.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to purchasing and materials management include:
  
  ME21N (Create Purchase Order)
  ME22N (Change Purchase Order)
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the ME187 error message.