How To Fix 8N1017 - No authorization for & in company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8N1 - Messages for Accounting (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No authorization for & in company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8N1017 - No authorization for & in company & ?

  The SAP error message 8N1017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific company code. The message typically reads: "No authorization for & in company &", where the placeholders represent the specific action and company code involved.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified company code.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the required company code.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the transaction being executed may not be properly configured to include the company code in question.
  
  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 company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BLA, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) that control access to the company code.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the company code.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  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, 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 Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message 8N1017.