How To Fix AU153 - Contact your system administrator....

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Contact your system administrator....

What causes this issue?

Processing is terminated. No document can be created.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Inform your your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing settings for the line item schemas in FI-AA. The
system could not find a valid line item schema for transaction type
&V1& and depreciation area &V2&. If you are not using a line item
schema you defined yourself, check to see if all of the standard line
item schemas supplied by SAP (prefix SAP) are available in this client.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU153 - Contact your system administrator.... ?

  The SAP error message AU153 ("Contact your system administrator") typically indicates an authorization issue. This error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action or access a transaction for which they do not have the necessary permissions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the correct roles assigned in their user profile, which are necessary to access certain functionalities.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain transactions based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  The system administrator should review the user’s authorization profile to ensure that the necessary authorizations are assigned.
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user is missing roles, the administrator can assign the appropriate roles using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for the transactions the user needs to access.
  
  
  
  Authorization Trace:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  The administrator can then take corrective action based on the information provided.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the SAP security team to conduct a more thorough analysis of the authorization setup.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for the transactions they need to perform. Providing training or documentation can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the specific authorization objects related to the transaction can help in troubleshooting.
  User Roles: Familiarity with the roles and profiles in your organization’s SAP system is crucial for effective authorization management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the authorization failure.
  
  If you are not the system administrator, it is advisable to reach out to them with the details of the error message and the actions you were attempting to perform when the error occurred.