How To Fix AC273 - No maintenance authorization --> You can only display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 273

• Message text: No maintenance authorization --> You can only display

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization in your user master record for
maintaining the selected control data.

System Response

The system switches to display mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC273 - No maintenance authorization --> You can only display ?

  The SAP error message AC273 ("No maintenance authorization --> You can only display") typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to an asset or perform maintenance activities without having the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to perform maintenance activities on the asset. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria set in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  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 permissions for asset maintenance.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user are appropriate for their job function and include the necessary authorizations for the transactions they need to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the transaction again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to asset accounting, such as F_LFA1_AKT (Vendor Master) or F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC273 error and gain the necessary access to perform the required maintenance activities in SAP.