How To Fix FPRL201 - You are not authorized to use this function; contact system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPRL - Payment Release List Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: You are not authorized to use this function; contact system administrator

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

Check that the user has the necessary activities in the Automatic
Payment: Activity Authorization for Company Codes (<ZH>F_REGU_BUK)</>
authorization object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPRL201 - You are not authorized to use this function; contact system administrator ?

  The SAP error message FPRL201 indicates that a user is attempting to access a function or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems, where access control is managed through roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the function they are trying to access.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object related to the function may not be included in the user's roles.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user's profile or the roles assigned to them.
  
  Solution:
  
  Contact System Administrator: The error message suggests contacting the system administrator. They can check the user's roles and authorizations.
  Check User Roles: The administrator should verify if the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the function.
  Review Authorization Objects: The administrator can review the specific authorization objects related to the function and ensure they are included in the user's roles.
  Transaction SU01: The administrator can use transaction SU01 to check and modify the user’s authorizations.
  Transaction PFCG: Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and ensure that the necessary authorizations are included in the roles assigned to the user.
  Testing: After making changes, the user should log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security, defining what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Roles and Profiles: Roles are collections of authorizations that can be assigned to users. Profiles are generated from roles and are used to control access.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SU53 (to check authorization failures) and SUIM (to analyze user information and authorizations).
  
  If the issue persists after checking the roles and authorizations, further investigation may be needed to identify any underlying configuration issues or system settings that could be affecting user access.