How To Fix SAFT_PT_ACR004 - No authorization to generate files for blocked self-billing vendors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFT_PT_ACR - SAF-T PT ACR Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to generate files for blocked self-billing vendors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFT_PT_ACR004 - No authorization to generate files for blocked self-billing vendors ?

  The SAP error message SAFT_PT_ACR004 indicates that there is no authorization to generate files for blocked self-billing vendors. This typically occurs in the context of the SAF-T (Standard Audit File for Tax) reporting process, particularly in countries like Portugal where self-billing is a common practice.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Vendors: The vendor in question is marked as blocked in the system, which means that transactions related to this vendor cannot be processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to generate the SAF-T file does not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to blocked vendors.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the generation of files for blocked vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status: Verify the status of the vendor in the vendor master data. If the vendor is blocked and should not be, consider unblocking the vendor if appropriate.
  
  Transaction Code: XK03 (Display Vendor) or XK02 (Change Vendor).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate SAF-T files, especially for transactions involving blocked vendors.
  
  Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization failures after attempting the action.
  Consult with your SAP security team to adjust roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings related to SAF-T reporting and self-billing in your SAP system. Ensure that there are no restrictions set for generating files for blocked vendors.
  
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SAF-T reporting and self-billing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a known issue with a specific SAP version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Self-Billing: A process where the buyer generates the invoice on behalf of the supplier. This is common in certain industries and regions.
  SAF-T: A standard format for electronic tax reporting, which is required by tax authorities in various countries.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects control access to various functions. Ensure that the relevant authorization objects for SAF-T and vendor management are correctly assigned to the user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SAFT_PT_ACR004 and successfully generate the required files.