How To Fix 1F104 - No authorization to change hierarchies in bank area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No authorization to change hierarchies in bank area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F104 - No authorization to change hierarchies in bank area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1F104 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change hierarchies in a specific bank area. This error typically arises in the context of managing bank master data or financial hierarchies within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required permissions to modify or manage hierarchies related to bank areas in the SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the authorization check that failed and provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to review the user's roles and authorizations. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change hierarchies in the specified bank area.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, the security team can either modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  F_BKPF_BKA (Authorization for Bank Area)
  F_BKPF_BKZ (Authorization for Bank Area Hierarchy)
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to perform the action that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the user’s authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check or modify user roles)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis (to analyze failed authorization checks)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to bank area hierarchies. This will help in understanding the permissions required for various actions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and allow the user to change hierarchies in the specified bank area.