How To Fix SAPLWSPO161 - You have no display authority for document type &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSPO - SAP Retail Store: Purchase Order

• Message number: 161

• Message text: You have no display authority for document type &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO161 - You have no display authority for document type &1. ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO161 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authority for a specific document type in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, etc.) for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization roles assigned to view the specified document type.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations for the document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see the authorization check failure. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the document type.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type in question to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from accessing it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or document type settings, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to document types can vary based on the module (e.g., MM, SD, FI). Common authorization objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchase Order Authorization
  M_BEST_EKG: Purchase Order Document Type Authorization
  F_BKPF_BES: Accounting Document Authorization
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for setting up user roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message SAPLWSPO161.