How To Fix 5G291 - No authorisation to & B2A entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No authorisation to & B2A entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G291 - No authorisation to & B2A entries ?

  The SAP error message 5G291 ("No authorization to & B2A entries") typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or perform actions related to B2A (Business to Application) entries in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving integration between SAP and external applications or services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access B2A entries.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific B2A transactions or data.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required B2A functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects for B2A entries.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are missing and request that they be added to the user’s role or profile.
  Common authorization objects related to B2A entries may include S_B2A_* or other relevant objects depending on your specific SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to B2A entries. This may vary based on your organization's specific SAP implementation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user authorizations and role management to better understand how to manage access rights effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.