How To Fix FR801 - No authorization for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 801

• Message text: No authorization for plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR801 - No authorization for plant & ?

  The SAP error message FR801 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific plant in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to a plant for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the specific plant.
  Plant Not Assigned: The plant in question may not be assigned to the user’s profile or role.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s roles may not be properly configured to include access to the required plant.
  Authorization Profile Issues: There may be issues with the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  
  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 access to the required plant.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are required.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific plant. This can be done in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Assign Plant to User: Ensure that the plant is included in the user’s authorization profile. This can be done by adding the plant to the relevant authorization objects (e.g., M_BEST_BSA, M_BEST_EKO, etc.) in the role.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the authorization issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to plant access include M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document) and M_MATE_MAR (Material Master).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FR801 error message.