How To Fix ACE_S4012 - You are not authorized to access application component &1.

ACE_S4012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_S4 - Messages for S/4HANA Accrual Engine

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to access application component &1.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You are not authorized for application component &V1& to perform
activity &V2& (&V3&).

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4012 - You are not authorized to access application component &1. ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4012, which states "You are not authorized to access application component &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific application component in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or other functionalities that are restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specified application component.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles that are assigned to the user.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access to the application component.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will