How To Fix MRM_BASE008 - You have no authorization to display invoice details.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRM_BASE -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You have no authorization to display invoice details.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRM_BASE008 - You have no authorization to display invoice details. ?

  The SAP error message MRM_BASE008, which states "You have no authorization to display invoice details," typically indicates that the user attempting to access invoice details does not have the necessary permissions assigned in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in the Materials Management (MM) module, where invoice verification is a common process.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to view invoice details. This could be due to missing roles or profiles that grant access to the relevant transaction codes or data.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access rights.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may be restricted from viewing invoices based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant).
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the necessary authorization objects (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_LIF, M_INVOICE) are included in the user's roles.
  If the user needs access to specific transactions (like MIRO for invoice verification), ensure that the relevant transaction codes are included in their roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for invoice processing in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Management - Work Center
  M_MATE_LIF: Material Management - Vendor
  M_INVOICE: Invoice Verification
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to invoice processing include:
  
  MIRO: Invoice Verification
  MRBR: Release Blocked Invoices
  MR8M: Cancel Invoice Document
  
  
  SAP Security Roles: Understanding how roles and profiles are structured in your organization can help in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.