How To Fix FINS_CFIN_APAR_MESSA034 - You do not have the authorization to change mandate &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_APAR_MESSA - Central Payment Message Class

• Message number: 034

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to change mandate &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_APAR_MESSA034 - You do not have the authorization to change mandate &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_APAR_MESSA034 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific mandate in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable and mandates related to payment processing.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile.
  Mandate Locking: The mandate might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to mandates based on user roles or statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization roles in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to change mandates.
  You can use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Mandate Status:
  
  Verify the status of the mandate. If it is locked or in a state that does not allow changes, you may need to unlock it or wait until the other process is completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional context or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt the operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FINS_CFIN_APAR_MESSA034.