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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document
Message number: 717
Message text: No authorization to print contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4
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WS717
- No authorization to print contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4 ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
SAP Error Message:
WS717 No authorization to print contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4
Meaning / Cause:
This error occurs when a user tries to print a contract (such as a purchase contract, service contract, or other contract types) in SAP but does not have the necessary authorization to perform the print action for the specified contract type.
The system checks the user's authorizations against the printing authorization object for contracts. If the user lacks the required authorization, the system issues this error.
Check User Authorizations:
Identify Missing Authorization:
Update User Roles/Profiles:
Test Printing:
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Error | WS717 No authorization to print contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4 |
Cause | Missing authorization to print the specified contract type |
Authorization Objects | M_EINK_FRG, M_EINK_BSA (mainly) |
Solution | Add required print authorization to user roles/profiles |
Tools to Diagnose | SU53, ST01 |
If you need help identifying the exact authorization object or role to update, please provide the contract type and user details, and I can assist further.
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