How To Fix GB075 - No authorization for substitution maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 075

• Message text: No authorization for substitution maintenance

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to maintain substitutions.

System Response

None

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain substitutions, you must obtain the necessary
authorization from your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB075 - No authorization for substitution maintenance ?

  The SAP error message GB075 "No authorization for substitution maintenance" typically occurs when a user attempts to access or maintain substitution settings in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with substitution rules in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform substitution maintenance. This is often related to the authorization objects for financial transactions or specific modules.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for substitution maintenance.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the substitution maintenance functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to substitution maintenance, such as F_SKA1_AKT (for account maintenance) or other relevant objects depending on the context.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can adjust the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the user to a role that has the necessary permissions or modifying an existing role.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding substitution maintenance to understand the required authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and back in, then attempt to access the substitution maintenance again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to substitution maintenance. This may include objects related to financial accounting, controlling, or specific modules where substitution is used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for substitution maintenance to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.