How To Fix 56164 - No authorization for travel expense type & & on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No authorization for travel expense type & & on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56164 - No authorization for travel expense type & & on & ?

  The SAP error message 56164, which states "No authorization for travel expense type & & on &," typically indicates that a user is attempting to process a travel expense that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can occur in the context of SAP's Travel Management module, where specific expense types may require different levels of authorization based on company policies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to process the specified travel expense type.
  Authorization Profiles: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the specific expense type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain expense types based on user roles or organizational units.
  Role Changes: If the user's role has changed recently, they may have lost access to certain expense types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's authorization profile in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the travel expense type in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, an administrator can modify their authorization profile to include the required permissions for the travel expense type.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that encompass the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Travel Management module to ensure that the expense types are correctly set up and that there are no restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the expense types they are allowed to use and that they are aware of any changes to their authorization status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in Travel Management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Travel Management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.