How To Fix >3557 - You are not authorized to create account with authorization type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 557

• Message text: You are not authorized to create account with authorization type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3557 - You are not authorized to create account with authorization type &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3557 indicates that a user is attempting to create an account with a specific authorization type, but they do not have the necessary permissions to do so. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where account creation is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to create accounts of the specified type (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for account creation.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object that governs account creation may not be properly assigned to the user or their role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for account creation.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BKA, etc.) that control account creation. You can do this using transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and see what is missing.
  
  
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the account creation process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP handles authorizations is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concept of authorization objects, roles, and profiles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to account creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3557 and enable the user to create accounts as needed.