How To Fix 1F161 - Single bank areas not displayed due to authorization reasons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Single bank areas not displayed due to authorization reasons

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F161 - Single bank areas not displayed due to authorization reasons ?

  The SAP error message 1F161 indicates that single bank areas are not displayed due to authorization reasons. This typically occurs when a user does not have the necessary permissions to view or access certain bank area data within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access specific bank area data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the bank area.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to bank area access may not be configured correctly for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary permissions to view the bank areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the bank area. This may involve checking the roles in transaction PFCG.
  If the roles are missing, you may need to create or modify roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects related to bank area access (e.g., F_BKPF_BKA for bank area authorization).
  Ensure that the values in the authorization objects are set correctly to allow access to the required bank areas.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved. They should then attempt to access the bank area again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to bank areas.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for financial transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the error message 1F161.