How To Fix VF519 - No authorization for output for billing type &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 519

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

DEFINE &BOB& = 'V_VBRK_FKA'
DEFINE &ACT& = '04 = Print, edit output'
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 VF519 - No authorization for output for billing type &1. ?

  The SAP error message VF519 "No authorization for output for billing type &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to process billing documents (invoices) but lacks the necessary authorizations to execute the output for a specific billing type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to print or send invoices.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization settings in the user's role or profile. Specifically, it indicates that the user does not have the required permissions to perform output processing for the specified billing type (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Output Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the output type for the billing document is correctly configured in the output determination procedure. You can check this in transaction NACE (for output types) under the relevant application area (e.g., Sales and Distribution).
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to adjust their roles. This can be done by:
  
  Adding the required authorization objects to the user's role.
  Consulting with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or output configuration, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to process the billing document again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific authorization objects required, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to billing output include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) and V_VBRK_VKO (Billing Document: Authorization for Sales Organization).
  Output Types: Familiarize yourself with the output types relevant to billing documents, such as RD00 for billing documents, and ensure they are correctly set up in the output determination procedure.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  NACE: Output types configuration
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the VF519 error message.