How To Fix WAB167 - Only &1 of &2 documents can be processed due to missing authority

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Only &1 of &2 documents can be processed due to missing authority

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB167 - Only &1 of &2 documents can be processed due to missing authority ?

  The SAP error message WAB167 indicates that a user is attempting to process a certain number of documents, but their authorization level only allows them to process a limited number of those documents. Specifically, the message states that only a certain number (represented by &1) of the total documents (represented by &2) can be processed due to missing authority.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of sufficient authorization for the user to process all the specified documents. This can occur due to:
  
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned to their user profile that grant them the required permissions to process all the documents.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the transaction or document type may not be included in the user's profile.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for processing the documents in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the transaction or document type being processed.
  Use transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or add the required authorizations.
  If necessary, create a new role that includes the required authorizations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the user can now process the required documents.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations effectively.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team or basis team for assistance in managing user authorizations and resolving authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WAB167 error and allow the user to process the required documents.