How To Fix 5C690 - Authorization to create accounts &1 missing

5C690 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Authorization to create accounts &1 missing

What causes this issue?

In order to create an account, you must have a write authorization for
the corresponding account number.

System Response

The account is not created.

How to fix this error?

Either the account should be created by a colleague with the suitable
authorization or you should request an authorization for object P_CH_PK
from your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5C690 - Details

• The SAP error message 5C690 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create accounts in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to create a new vendor or customer account.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user is missing the necessary authorization object that allows them to create accounts in the relevant module (e.g., FI for Financial Accounting).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and identify if they include the necessary authorizations for account creation.
  
  
  
  Identify Missing Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Look for authorization