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How To Fix WS717 - No authorization to print contract type &1 (&2) &3 &4


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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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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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.

    • &1 = Contract type (e.g., MK, WK, etc.)
    • &2 = Contract category or subtype
    • &3 and &4 = Additional details such as contract number or other identifiers

    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.


    Cause Details:

    • The user is missing the required authorization object(s) related to contract printing.
    • Authorization object typically involved:
      • M_EINK_FRG (Release of Purchasing Documents) or
      • M_EINK_BSA (Purchasing Document Type) or
      • M_EINK_FRG (Authorization for release and printing of purchasing documents)
    • The user’s role/profile does not include the necessary permissions for the specific contract type or print action.

    Solution:

    1. Check User Authorizations:

      • Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
      • Alternatively, use transaction ST01 (Authorization Trace) to trace the authorization check during the print attempt.
    2. Identify Missing Authorization:

      • Look for missing authorizations related to contract printing, such as:
        • Authorization object M_EINK_FRG with activity for printing (usually activity 8 = Print).
        • Authorization object M_EINK_BSA for the specific contract type.
    3. Update User Roles/Profiles:

      • Add the missing authorization(s) to the user’s role/profile.
      • Ensure the role includes the correct contract types and print activities.
      • Transport the updated role to the production system if changes are made in development or quality.
    4. Test Printing:

      • After updating authorizations, test the print function again to confirm the issue is resolved.

    Additional Information:

    • Contract types in SAP are defined in customizing under Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Contracts ? Define Document Types.
    • Printing of contracts may be controlled separately from other purchasing document authorizations.
    • Sometimes, printing is restricted to certain user groups for compliance or security reasons.
    • If the user should not have print authorization, this error is expected and no change is needed.
    • If the error occurs for multiple users, consider updating the relevant roles centrally.

    Summary:

    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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