How To Fix AY077 - &3: You are not permitted to change capital investment profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 077

• Message text: &3: You are not permitted to change capital investment profile &2

What causes this issue?

Affected object: <ZH> &V3& </>
Assets under construction were already created for the object with the
investment profile &V2&. It is not possible to delete these assets
under construction (for example, because an asset has already been
posted). Therefore, investment profile &V2& can no longer be
changed.

System Response

The processing is not continued.

How to fix this error?

Use investment profile &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY077 - &3: You are not permitted to change capital investment profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message AY077 indicates that a user is attempting to change a capital investment profile for which they do not have the necessary permissions. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when users try to modify settings or attributes related to capital investments.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specified capital investment profile. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Profile Locking: The capital investment profile may be locked for changes due to system settings or because it is currently being used in a transaction.
  Configuration Settings: The profile may be configured in such a way that only certain users or roles can make changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change the capital investment profile.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the capital investment profile in transaction code OAOA (for Asset Accounting) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user has the necessary permissions to modify it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that the capital investment profile is not locked by another user or process. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for modifying capital investment profiles and understand the implications of such changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Configuration for Capital Investment Profiles.
  SU53: Authorization check for the last failed action.
  SM12: Check for locked entries in the system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG to ensure they align with the required permissions for asset management tasks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.