How To Fix SE167 - No authorization to accept entry sheet &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No authorization to accept entry sheet &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to accept the entry sheet.
The entry sheet has passed through the last point in the release
strategy. In this case, it is subsequently regarded as having been
accepted.
For the acceptance document to be posted, you need the authorization to
accept in addition to the authorization for the release code.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you need authorization, please contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE167 - No authorization to accept entry sheet & ?

  The SAP error message SE167 "No authorization to accept entry sheet" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the action related to entry sheets in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with purchase orders and goods receipts.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to accept or process entry sheets. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that restrict access to certain functions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This may involve adding specific authorizations related to entry sheets (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKG, etc.).
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to entry sheets and procurement processes. Common objects include:
  
  M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Purchase Order)
  M_BEST_EKG (Purchasing Document: Authorization for Goods Receipt)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user authorizations and role management to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.