M7121 - You have no authorization for this transaction with movement type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 121

• Message text: You have no authorization for this transaction with movement type &

What causes this issue?

According to the settings made in your user master record, you are not
authorized to perform this transaction using <GL:movement_type>movement
type</> &V1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7121 - You have no authorization for this transaction with movement type & ?

  The SAP error message M7121, which states "You have no authorization for this transaction with movement type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction related to inventory management or material movements but lacks the necessary authorizations for the specified movement type.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific movement type in the SAP system. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Movement Type Restrictions: Certain movement types may be restricted based on the user's role or the organizational structure.
  Configuration Settings: The movement type may be configured in such a way that it requires specific authorizations that the user does not possess.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the movement type are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the movement type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team to review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Movement Types: Movement types in SAP are used to define the type of stock movement (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings). Each movement type has specific authorizations associated with it.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for inventory management typically include:
  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material Management: Plant Data
  M_MATE_MVG: Material Management: Movement Type
  M_BEST_BSA: Purchasing: Document Type
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the M7121 error message in SAP.