How To Fix EPIC_EBR006 - You are not authorized to run this program; contact your system admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_EBR - EPIC_EBR

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You are not authorized to run this program; contact your system admin

What causes this issue?

You want to start a China-specific program for processing bank receipts.
However, this is not possible, because the corresponding business
function has not been activated in your system.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Ensure that the <NP>FIN_LOC_EPIC_5</> business function has been
activated in Customizing or using the <ZH>SFW5</> transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_EBR006 - You are not authorized to run this program; contact your system admin ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_EBR006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific program or transaction within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to the program or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object associated with the program may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting your 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 program.
  Review Authorization Objects: The administrator can review the specific authorization objects related to the program and ensure that the user has the required permissions.
  Transaction SU53: If the user encounters this error, they can execute transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction provides a detailed report of the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  Adjust Roles/Profiles: If necessary, the administrator can adjust the user’s roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes, the user should log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization management works is crucial. SAP uses roles and authorization objects to control access to various functionalities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing roles and SU01 (User Maintenance) for managing user profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for more detailed procedures on how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.