How To Fix UCS0319 - You are not authorized for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 319

• Message text: You are not authorized for document type &1

What causes this issue?

You have executed the mass reversal with a selection that contains
document type &V1&. You are not authorized to execute a task that posts
with document type &V1&, however.

System Response

The system prevents documents that are posted with document type &V1&
from being offered for reversal or inversion. Since you are not
authorized for document type &V1&, the system does <ZH>not</> show the
header information for these documents on the output screen for the mass
reversal on the <LS>Documents That Cannot Be Reversed</> tab page.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0319 - You are not authorized for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0319, which states "You are not authorized for document type &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process a document of a specific type for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP Financials, SAP Materials Management, or others, depending on the context of the document type.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specific document type indicated by &1.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include permissions for the document type in question.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may be restricted in the system configuration, limiting access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles to include the required authorization objects. This typically involves:
  
  Identifying the relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BUK for document types in Financial Accounting).
  Adding the necessary authorizations to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to the document type you are trying to access. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company code in Financial Accounting.
  M_BEST_BSA: Authorization for purchasing documents in Materials Management.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the UCS0319 error message.