How To Fix AM173 - You have no authorization to change addresses in the group '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 173

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM173 - You have no authorization to change addresses in the group '&' ?

  The SAP error message AM173 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change addresses in a specific group. This error typically arises in the context of managing master data, such as vendor or customer addresses, within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to address management.
  Group Restrictions: The specific group (indicated by the '&' in the error message) may have restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict address changes based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for address changes are included.
  
  
  
  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 authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_LFA1_BES, etc.) that allow for address changes.
  
  
  
  Review Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific group indicated in the error message. Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational unit or group that allows for address modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization objects related to address management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and back in, then attempt to make the address changes again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to address management functions in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to address management include:
  
  BP (Business Partner)
  XK01/XK02 (Vendor Master)
  FD01/FD02 (Customer Master)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations and group settings, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.