How To Fix 9J273 - No authorization for equi. type &1, act. type &2, own/ext. ind. &3. (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: No authorization for equi. type &1, act. type &2, own/ext. ind. &3. (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J273 - No authorization for equi. type &1, act. type &2, own/ext. ind. &3. (&4) ?

  The SAP error message 9J273 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action on a specific equipment type. The message provides details about the equipment type, action type, and ownership/external indicator that the user is trying to access.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified equipment type and action.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to equipment management (e.g., I_EQUIP, I_EQUIP_ACT) may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing the specified equipment type or action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the equipment type and action type.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to equipment management are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact 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 action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for equipment management, such as:
  
  I_EQUIP: Equipment
  I_EQUIP_ACT: Equipment Activity
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 9J273.