How To Fix VF516 - No display authorization for billing type &1.

VF516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 516

• Message text: No display authorization for billing type &1.

DEFINE &BOB& = 'V_VBRK_FKA'
DEFINE &ACT& = '03 = Display'
INCLUDE NA_NO_ENTITLEMENT_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
FKART = Billing type
ACTVT = Activity
INCLUDE NA_MAINTAIN_AUTHORIZATION OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF516 - No display authorization for billing type &1. ?

  The SAP error message VF516 "No display authorization for billing type &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to access billing documents of a specific billing type for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to display the billing document of the specified billing type.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the billing type in question.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBRK_VKO) may not be properly configured to include the billing type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VF516 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into