How To Fix 1P840 - No authorization for &1 (missing amount authorization)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 840

• Message text: No authorization for &1 (missing amount authorization)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P840 - No authorization for &1 (missing amount authorization) ?

  The SAP error message 1P840 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific amount in a financial transaction. This typically occurs in the context of budget management or financial approvals, where certain users are restricted from processing transactions that exceed a predefined limit.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to execute a transaction that requires a certain level of authorization for amounts that exceed their assigned limits.
  The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary permissions to approve or process transactions above a specified threshold.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 1P840 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorization objects for the transaction they are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Limits:
  
  If the user needs to process transactions above their current limit, you may need to adjust their authorization limits. This can be done by modifying the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BET, etc.) in their role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can help review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if there are specific settings or configurations in the transaction that might be causing the restriction. This could involve reviewing the configuration of the budget or approval processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back into the system to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control financial transactions in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_BET: Authorization for company codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Use this transaction to analyze authorization failures. It shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  SUIM: This transaction can be used to check user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 implement a solution to allow the user to proceed with their transaction.