How To Fix RU170 - You are not authorized to carry out a confirmation

RU170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 170

• Message text: You are not authorized to carry out a confirmation

What causes this issue?

According to your user master you are not allowed to carry out any
confirmations.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator and get the appropriate
authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU170 - You are not authorized to carry out a confirmation ?

  The SAP error message RU170, which states "You are not authorized to carry out a confirmation," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a confirmation action (such as confirming a production order or a process order) but lacks the necessary authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to perform the confirmation action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to confirmations (like C_AUFK, C_PROD, etc.) may not be included in the user's profile.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on organizational levels (like plant, storage location, etc.) that prevent them from carrying out the confirmation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to