How To Fix EI559 - No authorization to maintain data for company code &, category &, type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 559

• Message text: No authorization to maintain data for company code &, category &, type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI559 - No authorization to maintain data for company code &, category &, type & ?

  The SAP error message EI559 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain data for a specific company code, category, and type. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling transactions where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific company code, category, or type.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user does not include the necessary permissions for the specified actions.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing certain company codes due to organizational policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include the required authorizations for the company code and category in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the company code, category, and type are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include F_BKPF_BES (for document types) and F_BKPF_BUK (for company codes).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and 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 and resolve the authorization issue causing the EI559 error message.