How To Fix EPIC_ACTIONS213 - Missing authorization; you are not assigned approver for this item (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_ACTIONS - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Missing authorization; you are not assigned approver for this item (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_ACTIONS213 - Missing authorization; you are not assigned approver for this item (&1) ?

  The SAP error message "EPIC_ACTIONS213 Missing authorization; you are not assigned approver for this item (&1)" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action (such as approving a document or request) for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is often related to workflow processes in SAP, where specific roles and authorizations are required to approve or manage certain items.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user does not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations to approve the specific item.
  Workflow Configuration: The workflow may not be configured correctly, leading to the user not being recognized as an approver for the item in question.
  User Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Item Ownership: The item may be assigned to a different approver or group, and the current user is not part of that group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user’s profile in transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  Review Workflow Settings: Check the workflow configuration to ensure that the user is included as an approver for the specific item type. This may involve reviewing the workflow definition and approval paths.
  Authorization Check: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for authorization issues. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  Consult with Security Team: If the user is missing roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team to request the necessary changes.
  Reassign Approver: If the item is incorrectly assigned to another approver, it may be necessary to reassign the item to the correct approver or group.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for details on user roles and authorizations, as well as workflow configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.