How To Fix V1517 - No maintenance authorization for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 517

• Message text: No maintenance authorization for document type &

DEFINE &BOB& = 'V_VBAK_AAT'
INCLUDE NA_NO_ENTITLEMENT OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1517 - No maintenance authorization for document type & ?

  The SAP error message V1517, which states "No maintenance authorization for document type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to a document type for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create, change, or display the document of the specified type.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, or the user role may not include access to that specific document type.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the document type in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the document type are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the document type.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction codes related to the document type.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., for sales documents, use transaction VOTXN).
  Ensure that the document type is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or BASIS team to review the authorization objects and roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to document types in SAP include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area) and V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.