How To Fix >5870 - You have no authorization for short account assignment key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 870

• Message text: You have no authorization for short account assignment key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5870 - You have no authorization for short account assignment key &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5870 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to use a specific short account assignment key in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where account assignments are required, such as in purchasing or accounting processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to use the specified short account assignment key.
  Configuration Issues: The short account assignment key may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the account assignment key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the short account assignment key in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is assigned the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the short account assignment key is correctly configured in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting or controlling.
  Ensure that the key is active and available for use in the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the short account assignment key and its usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that control access to account assignment keys, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.