How To Fix 5A159 - No maintenance authorization in validity interval of record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 159

• Message text: No maintenance authorization in validity interval of record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A159 - No maintenance authorization in validity interval of record ?

  The SAP error message 5A159 ("No maintenance authorization in validity interval of record") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a record in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with master data, configuration settings, or other records that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object or role that allows them to maintain the specific record.
  Validity Interval: The record may have a defined validity period, and the user’s authorization may not cover that period.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the transaction or data they are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization to request the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validity Interval:
  
  Ensure that the record you are trying to access is within the validity period for which you have authorization. If the record is outside of this period, you may need to request an extension of your authorization or access to the record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines regarding authorization management to understand the specific roles and authorizations required for the task you are attempting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transaction or data you are trying to access. Common authorization objects include S_TABU_DIS for table access and S_USER_AUTH for user authorizations.
  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 this error message or provide additional guidance on authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.