How To Fix 6X012 - No authorization exists in master record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6X - Financial Assets Management rollover messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization exists in master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6X012 - No authorization exists in master record ?

  The SAP error message 6X012: No authorization exists in master record typically indicates that a user is attempting to access or perform an action on a master data record (such as a customer, vendor, or material) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various modules of SAP, including FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), and SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the specific master data record.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object is not assigned to the user's role or profile.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant) that prevent access to certain records.
  Role Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles in PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES for accounting documents, F_LFA1_APP for vendor master data) are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Organizational Level Check:
  
  Verify that the user has access to the correct organizational levels (e.g., company code, plant) associated with the master data record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the specific module you are working with. Each module has its own set of authorization objects that control access to master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that may have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to restore the necessary access to the master data records.