How To Fix FTBBYC152 - Missing change authorization

FTBBYC152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBBYC - Messages for DB accesses

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Missing change authorization

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FTBBYC152 - Details

• The SAP error message FTBBYC152, which indicates "Missing change authorization," typically arises when a user attempts to make changes to a financial transaction or document but lacks the necessary authorization to do so. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to change the specific financial document or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or object.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have additional restrictions based on company codes, document types, or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization,