How To Fix RTC_POSTING018 - You are not authorized to create document type in model &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_POSTING -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to create document type in model &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_POSTING018 - You are not authorized to create document type in model &1 ?

  The SAP error message RTC_POSTING018 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a document of a specific type in a given model. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real-Time Consolidation (RTC) or similar financial applications where document types are used to categorize financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to create documents of the specified type in the specified model.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type may have specific restrictions or settings that limit who can create it.
  Model Configuration: The model itself may have configurations that restrict certain users from creating documents of that type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the document type and model are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to update the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the document type is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the user from creating it.
  
  
  
  Model Configuration:
  
  Verify the model settings to ensure that the user is assigned to the correct model and that there are no restrictions on document creation for that model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on authorization objects related to document creation in RTC.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to document creation in SAP include F_BKPF_BES (for document types) and F_BKPF_BUK (for company codes).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.