How To Fix FP170 - No authorization for & posting item(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No authorization for & posting item(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP170 - No authorization for & posting item(s) ?

  The SAP error message FP170 ("No authorization for & posting item(s)") typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to financial postings (such as posting a document) but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Funds Management (FM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile for the specific transaction or posting item.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the transaction may have restrictions that prevent the user from executing the action.
  Posting Item Restrictions: The specific posting item or account may have restrictions based on the user's role or the configuration of the system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles for their job function.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) and ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to financial postings in your organization.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FP170 error message.