How To Fix AM170 - You have no authorization for addresses in the group '&'


AM170 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AM - Business Address Services

  • Message number: 170

  • Message text: You have no authorization for addresses in the group '&'

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have no authorization for addresses in the address group &V2&
    (&V1&).

    System Response

    The System checks the authorization object S_ADDRESS1.

    How to fix this error?

    Ask your System administrator to change your profile.
    The missing authorization is S_ADDR1_SHOW (display only) or
    S_ADDR1_MAIN (change, no delete) or
    S_ADDR1_ALL (all authorizations).
    All these authorizations are in the profile S_ADDR_ALL, so add this
    profile to your profile or a composite profile which it contains.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM170 - You have no authorization for addresses in the group '&' ?
    The SAP error message AM170 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access addresses in a specific address group. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Management or related modules where address groups are used to manage and categorize addresses.
    
    Cause: The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons: Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to access the address group specified in the error message. Incorrect User Role: The user’s role may not include permissions for the specific address group. Address Group Configuration: The address group may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
    Solution: To resolve the AM170 error, you can take the following steps: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing. Review the user’s roles and profiles in

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