How To Fix ACE009 - You do not have authorization for the combination &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 009

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the combination &1 / &2

What causes this issue?

Because of the selection options entered for the "company code" and
"accounting principle" fields, the system checks whether you have the
authorization for the corresponding combination of these fields.

System Response

You do not have authorization for the combination
Company code: &V1&
Accounting principle: &V2&
to perform activity &V3& (&V4&).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE009 - You do not have authorization for the combination &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACE009, which states "You do not have authorization for the combination &1 / &2," typically indicates that a user is trying to access a specific combination of values (like a cost center and a company code, for example) for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the specific combination of values (e.g., cost center and company code).
  Authorization Profile: The user's authorization profile may not include the required authorizations for the specific transaction or data access.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on organizational structure or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, an administrator can modify the user's authorization profile or role to include the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (like S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.) are included in the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing a role that grants access to the required combination, assign the appropriate role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or basis team to investigate and resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific data or transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the ACE009 error message.