How To Fix BFIBL02164 - You don't have the necessary authorization to start payment medium job &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You don't have the necessary authorization to start payment medium job &1

What causes this issue?

User &V2& is not authorized to start payment media jobs. (Current job
&V1&).

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?

Notify your system administrator if you require authorization or had
authorization previously.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BFIBL02164 - You don't have the necessary authorization to start payment medium job &1 ?

  The SAP error message BFIBL02164 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to start a payment medium job. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user trying to execute the payment medium job. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects related to payment processing.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to execute payment medium jobs.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for payment processing activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) and check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for payment medium processing.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorization objects, you may need to add them to the user's role. Common authorization objects related to payment processing include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Authorization for Activity)
  F_BKPF_BER (Accounting Document: Authorization for Company Code)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to start the payment medium job again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for financial transactions in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and payment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message BFIBL02164.