How To Fix A5053 - Appropriation requests were skipped due to lacking authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Appropriation requests were skipped due to lacking authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5053 - Appropriation requests were skipped due to lacking authorization ?

  The SAP error message A5053 indicates that certain appropriation requests were skipped because the user lacks the necessary authorization to process them. This error typically arises in the context of budget management or project systems where specific permissions are required to access or modify appropriation requests.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to view or process the appropriation requests.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the appropriation requests may not be assigned to the user's role.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly in the SAP system, leading to insufficient access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization objects related to appropriation requests (e.g., F_SAKNR for account management, F_BKPF_BUK for company code).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  This may involve adding the user to a different role or modifying an existing role to include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  Provide them with details about the error and the specific appropriation requests you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and back into the system to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to authorization management include SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A5053 error and gain the necessary access to the appropriation requests.