How To Fix PFM_1418 - No authorization to create documents of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 418

• Message text: No authorization to create documents of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1418 - No authorization to create documents of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1418, which states "No authorization to create documents of type &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, etc.) but lacks the necessary authorizations for that specific document type.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific document type indicated by &1. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object related to the document type may have restrictions that prevent the user from creating that type of document.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that remove previously granted authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating the document type in question.
  If the user is missing roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects related to the document type. You may need to adjust the values or conditions in the authorization object to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to create the document again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. Common authorization objects related to document creation include F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents) and F_LFA1_APPR (for vendor master data).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PFM_1418 error message.