How To Fix 64761 - No authorization for this function (ACTVT &1) in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 761

• Message text: No authorization for this function (ACTVT &1) in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64761 - No authorization for this function (ACTVT &1) in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message 64761 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action (function) in a particular company code. The message format includes placeholders for the activity type (ACTVT &1) and the company code (&2), which will be filled in with the relevant details when the error occurs.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the specified activity in the given company code.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Activity Type Restrictions: The specific activity type (e.g., create, change, display, delete) may not be permitted for the user in the context of the specified company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to other company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the specified company code and activity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object that governs the activity in question (e.g., F_BKPF_BLA, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.).
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the conditions under which access is granted.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 64761.