How To Fix 0D653 - No authorization for business area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 653

• Message text: No authorization for business area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D653 - No authorization for business area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0D653 ("No authorization for business area &1") indicates that a user is attempting to access or perform an action related to a specific business area for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, reporting, or other activities that are restricted by business area settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified business area.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access the business area in question.
  Business Area Configuration: The business area may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the business area are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or profiles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Add the necessary authorization objects related to the business area (e.g., S_BA for business area authorization).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to business areas. Common objects include:
  
  S_BA (Business Area Authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code Authorization)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If the issue persists, check the audit logs for any additional information regarding authorization failures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the business area in SAP.