How To Fix EPIC_PROC_UI018 - You are not authorized to perform this action; contact system admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_PROC_UI - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this action; contact system admin

What causes this issue?

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

If needed, assign the necessary activities to this user in the
<zk>Authorization for Cash Budgeting</> (<np>F_EPIC_CB</>) authorization
object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_PROC_UI018 - You are not authorized to perform this action; contact system admin ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_PROC_UI018 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action within the SAP system. This is a common issue that can arise due to various reasons related to user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned to perform the action they are trying to execute.
  Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for the action are not included in the user's profile.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or restrictions set by the system administrator that limit user access.
  User Status: The user account may be inactive or locked, preventing any actions from being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. They can check the user's roles and authorizations.
  Review User Roles: The administrator should review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for the action.
  Check Authorization Objects: The administrator can verify if the required authorization objects are included in the user's profile.
  Adjust User Permissions: If necessary, the administrator can adjust the user's permissions or assign additional roles that grant the required access.
  User Account Status: Ensure that the user account is active and not locked.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The administrator can use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to manage user accounts and roles.
  Authorization Trace: The administrator can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures and determine which specific authorizations are missing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorization management.
  Security Policies: Ensure that the organization's security policies are followed when granting permissions to users.
  
  By following these steps, the issue can typically be resolved, allowing the user to perform the desired action in the SAP system.