How To Fix RTC_POSTING020 - You are not authorized to display document type in model &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_POSTING -

• Message number: 020

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_POSTING020 - You are not authorized to display document type in model &1 ?

  The SAP error message RTC_POSTING020 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific document type in a particular model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Real-Time Consolidation (RTC) or similar financial applications where document types are used to categorize financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified document type in the given model. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned that grant access to the document type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  Model Configuration: The model itself may have specific settings that restrict access to certain document types based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RTC_POSTING020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the required document type.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones that include the required access to the document type.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to document types (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BER, etc.) are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the appropriate roles.
  
  
  
  Model Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the model configuration to ensure that there are no restrictions set on the document types that could be causing the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to document types in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user roles and authorizations include:
  
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RTC_POSTING020 error.