How To Fix EPIC_ACTIONS005 - You are not authorized to send payment for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_ACTIONS - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You are not authorized to send payment for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_ACTIONS005 - You are not authorized to send payment for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_ACTIONS005 indicates that a user is not authorized to send a payment for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when attempting to process payments in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to perform payment actions for the specified company code. This can occur due to:
  
  User Role Configuration: The user may not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile in SAP.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that limit who can initiate payments.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK) may not be properly configured to include the user for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include payment processing for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with payment processing (e.g., F_BKPF_BES for document types, F_BKPF_BUK for company codes).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include payment authorization for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to process the payment again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Document Type)
  F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.