How To Fix 1J118 - You are not authorized to process this payment order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You are not authorized to process this payment order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J118 - You are not authorized to process this payment order ?

  The SAP error message 1J118 ("You are not authorized to process this payment order") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a payment order in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Treasury.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to process payment orders.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary transaction codes or activities related to payment processing.
  Payment Method Restrictions: Certain payment methods may have restrictions based on user roles.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not be authorized to process payments for specific company codes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorization checks failed.
  Use transaction code PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary authorizations for payment processing are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user’s roles to include the required permissions.
  Ensure that the roles include access to relevant transaction codes (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific restrictions on the payment methods being used. This can be done in the configuration settings for payment methods.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific company codes involved in the payment order.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F110 (Automatic Payment Transactions), F111 (Manual Payment Transactions), and others related to payment processing.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to payment processing include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_BKPF_AKT: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company codes.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.