How To Fix SE016 - Not all entry sheets shown due to lack of authorizations

SE016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Not all entry sheets shown due to lack of authorizations

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To obtain additional authorizations, please contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE016 - Not all entry sheets shown due to lack of authorizations ?

  The SAP error message SE016, which states "Not all entry sheets shown due to lack of authorizations," typically occurs when a user attempts to access certain entry sheets in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit them. This can happen in various modules, such as Materials Management (MM) or Purchasing, where entry sheets are used for procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role assigned to the individual trying to access the entry sheets. This can be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include permissions for the specific transaction or data access.
  Organizational Levels: The user may not have access to certain organizational levels (e.g., plant, company code) that are necessary to view the entry sheets.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve