How To Fix 1N502 - User has no authorization to change mandate &1

1N502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1N - BCA: Payment Item Dialog

• Message number: 502

• Message text: User has no authorization to change mandate &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1N502 - User has no authorization to change mandate &1 ?

  The SAP error message "1N502 User has no authorization to change mandate &1" indicates that the user is attempting to change a mandate (which is typically related to payment processing, such as direct debits) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to change the mandate. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object related to mandate changes.
  Mandate Status: The mandate may be in a status that does not allow changes, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the