How To Fix >3459 - You do not have authorization to write off open items

>3459 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 459

• Message text: You do not have authorization to write off open items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3459 - You do not have authorization to write off open items ?

  The SAP error message 3459 ("You do not have authorization to write off open items") typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a write-off operation does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile. This error is common in financial transactions where specific permissions are required to modify or clear open items in accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for writing off open items in the relevant module (e.g., Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable).
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction they are trying to execute.
  Transaction Code Restrictions: Certain transaction codes may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify User