How To Fix BP_ADDON020 - Authorization group for non-activated transaction maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP_ADDON - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Authorization group for non-activated transaction maintained

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an authorization group for a non-active transaction.

System Response

The entry cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the authorization group or activate the transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP_ADDON020 - Authorization group for non-activated transaction maintained ?

  The SAP error message BP_ADDON020 indicates that there is an authorization group assigned to a transaction that has not been activated. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) data management or when working with add-ons that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-activated Transaction: The transaction associated with the authorization group has not been activated in the system. This means that the system does not recognize the transaction as valid for execution.
  Authorization Group Configuration: The authorization group may be incorrectly configured or not properly linked to the transaction.
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to execute the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  Activate the Transaction: Ensure that the transaction associated with the authorization group is activated in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Check Authorization Group Settings: Review the authorization group settings in the SAP system. Make sure that the authorization group is correctly assigned to the relevant transactions.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the transaction. This can be done by checking the user's role assignments and ensuring that the required authorizations are included.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to activate transactions and manage authorization groups.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves custom transactions or add-ons.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user authorizations or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be associated with the transaction in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BP_ADDON020 error and ensure that the necessary transactions are activated and authorized for use.