How To Fix EBPP_AR_TEXTS008 - Change authorization missing for company code & (object F_KNA1_BUK)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBPP_AR_TEXTS - Texts for Administering Biller Direct Inquiries

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Change authorization missing for company code & (object F_KNA1_BUK)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBPP_AR_TEXTS008 - Change authorization missing for company code & (object F_KNA1_BUK) ?

  The SAP error message EBPP_AR_TEXTS008 indicates that there is a missing change authorization for a specific company code. The error is related to the authorization object F_KNA1_BUK, which is used to control access to customer master data based on company codes.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when a user attempts to change customer master data for a company code for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object F_KNA1_BUK may not be properly configured to allow the user to make changes.
  
  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 the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the company code in question.
  If the user does not have the required role, you may need to assign it to them.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Authorizations:
  
  If the user has the correct role but still encounters the error, you may need to modify the role to include the necessary authorizations for the company code.
  Use transaction code PFCG to edit the role and add the required authorizations for the object F_KNA1_BUK.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object F_KNA1_BUK: This object controls access to customer master data based on company codes. It includes fields such as:
  
  Company Code
  Activity (e.g., Create, Change, Display)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message EBPP_AR_TEXTS008.