How To Fix FS678 - Payment is skipped due to insufficient authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Payment is skipped due to insufficient authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS678 - Payment is skipped due to insufficient authorization ?

  The SAP error message FS678, which states "Payment is skipped due to insufficient authorization," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the user attempting to execute the payment does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the payment transaction.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to payment processing may not be assigned to the user.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain users from processing payments.
  Role Changes: Recent changes to user roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include permissions for payment processing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to payment processing (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) and check if the user has the required authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to process the payment again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for payment processing and provide training if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze failed authorization checks.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to FS678 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues with this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FS678 error and implement a solution to resolve it.