How To Fix GB167 - No authorization to create this validation


GB167 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 167

  • Message text: No authorization to create this validation

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to create a validation, but you need the authorization
    to do so. This authorization can be restricted to specific
    authorization groups. The validation in question belongs to
    authorization group &V1&.
    The system can also issue this message if authorization group &V1& is
    to be assigned to a validation.

    System Response

    The system rejected your attempt since you do not have the necessary
    authorization.

    How to fix this error?

    If you want to create validations of authorization group &V1&, you must
    obtain the necessary authorization from your system administrator.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


GB167 - Details

  • The SAP error message GB167, which states "No authorization to create this validation," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a validation in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This error is commonly encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where validations are used to enforce business rules.
    
    Cause: Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to create or modify validations. Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action. System Configuration: There may be restrictions set at the organizational level that prevent certain users from creating validations.
    Solution: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. Modify User Roles: Work with

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