How To Fix 1E217 - No authorization for creating accounts with authorization type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No authorization for creating accounts with authorization type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E217 - No authorization for creating accounts with authorization type &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1E217 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create accounts with a specific authorization type. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to create the account does not have the required authorization object for the specific account type.
  Authorization Profile: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for account creation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object that is required for creating accounts. Common authorization objects for account creation include F_BKPF_BLA (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BER (Document Type).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the role assigned to the user includes the necessary authorizations for account creation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization object that is missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 1E217.