How To Fix EDEREG173 - You do not have authorization for &1 of profile &2 in the period &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 173

• Message text: You do not have authorization for &1 of profile &2 in the period &3 to &4

What causes this issue?

Either you do not authorization for the entire selected period, or there
are intervals within the selected period, for which you do not have
authorization.

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

You only have authorization for a period in profile selection if the
profile can be allocated to a contract in this priod and you have
authorization for the contract.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have authorization for the contract in question and
select a period that lies within the contract duration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG173 - You do not have authorization for &1 of profile &2 in the period &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG173 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific object or profile during a defined period. This error typically arises in the context of authorization checks in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial or regulatory data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations for the specified object (e.g., a transaction, report, or data access) defined in the profile.
  Time Constraints: The authorization might be restricted to a specific time period, and the user is attempting to access data outside of this period.
  Profile Configuration: The profile itself may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the user role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles/Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the specified object and period.
  Ensure that the role is assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Verify the validity period of the authorizations in the profile. If the authorizations are time-bound, ensure that the current date falls within the allowed period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be involved in the error. Common objects include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others depending on the specific transaction or data access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EDEREG173 error and implement a solution to resolve it.