How To Fix AQV791 - You are not authorized to maintain functional areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 791

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain functional areas

What causes this issue?

You need system administrator authorization in order to maintain
functional areas.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV791 - You are not authorized to maintain functional areas ?

  The SAP error message AQV791, which states "You are not authorized to maintain functional areas," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions related to functional areas in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to create, modify, or delete functional areas in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to maintain functional areas.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the transaction or activity being attempted.
  Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be configured correctly to allow access to the specific functional area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for maintaining functional areas. Common authorization objects related to functional areas include F_SKA1_AKT (for controlling area) and F_SKA1_FNR (for functional area).
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If the user does not have the necessary authorizations, they should contact their SAP security administrator or the relevant team to request the required roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, the user should log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, they can attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that there is proper documentation of the roles and authorizations required for maintaining functional areas, so that future users can be set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how roles and authorization objects work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve SAP support or a consultant with expertise in SAP security and authorizations.