How To Fix AM171 - You haven no authorization to create addresses in the group '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 171

• Message text: You haven no authorization to create addresses in the group '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM171 - You haven no authorization to create addresses in the group '&' ?

  The SAP error message AM171 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create addresses in a specific address group. This error typically arises in the context of managing master data, particularly in modules related to customer or vendor management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to insufficient authorization settings for the user trying to create an address in the specified group. The address group is usually defined in the system, and the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, 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 User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating addresses.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the authorization profiles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG to adjust the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to address management (e.g., B_BKPF_BES, B_BKPF_AKT, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to create the address again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to address management functions. Common objects include B_BKPF_BES (for business transactions) and B_BKPF_AKT (for account management).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes include:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  SUIM - User Information System (to analyze user authorizations)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the AM171 error message.