How To Fix FP146 - Check unsuccessful due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Check unsuccessful due to missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP146 - Check unsuccessful due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message FP146, which states "Check unsuccessful due to missing authorization," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP system that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial transactions, document checks, or when accessing certain functionalities within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned to their user profile that grant access to the required transaction or function.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The user may have roles assigned, but the specific authorization objects within those roles do not include the necessary permissions for the action being attempted.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or there may be issues with the user master record.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes to roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  If roles are missing, they may need to be assigned by a system administrator.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects within those roles. You may need to modify the roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be required for the specific transaction or action being performed.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FP146 error related to missing authorizations in SAP.