How To Fix EPIC_BANK_COMM401 - You are not authorized to use this function; contact system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_BANK_COMM - Message Class for BACO PROG

• Message number: 401

• Message text: You are not authorized to use this function; contact system administrator

What causes this issue?

You have tried to archive bank communication data. However, you do not
have the proper authorization to perform these actions.

Procedure for System Administrators

If needed, assign activity 70 in the <ZK>Authorizations for Bank
Communication</> (<NP>F_EPIC_BKC</>) authorization object to this user.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_BANK_COMM401 - You are not authorized to use this function; contact system administrator ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_BANK_COMM401 indicates that a user is attempting to access a function or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the function they are trying to access.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the function may not be included in the user's profile.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the authorization settings that restricts access to certain functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. They can check the user's roles and authorizations.
  Check User Roles: The administrator should verify if the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the function.
  Review Authorization Objects: The administrator can review the specific authorization objects related to the function and ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  Transaction SU01: The administrator can use transaction SU01 to check and modify the user’s authorizations.
  Transaction PFCG: If roles need to be created or modified, the administrator can use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, the user should log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that contain various authorization objects. Each object defines specific permissions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarity with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) can be helpful for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: SAP provides documentation on authorization concepts and best practices for managing user access, which can be useful for administrators.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the authorizations, further investigation may be needed to identify any underlying configuration issues or system errors.