F0153 - No authorization for activity & in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No authorization for activity & in company code &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to carry out action &V1& in company code
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Get someone to enter the relevant authorization in your user master
record.

(Object &V4&)
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0153 - No authorization for activity & in company code & ?

  The SAP error message F0153, which states "No authorization for activity & in company code &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action within a particular company code in the SAP system. This error is common in financial transactions and can occur in various modules, including FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization for the specific activity they are trying to perform (e.g., posting a document, creating a vendor, etc.).
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have authorization for other company codes but not for the one they are trying to access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required authorizations for the specific transaction or activity.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the activity in question.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization object is missing. This will help identify the specific authorization that needs to be granted.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific company code and activity.
  Test Changes: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to financial transactions include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_BKPF_AKT: Authorization for document types.
  F_LFA1_APL: Vendor master data authorization.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  
  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.