How To Fix ICL684 - You do not have authorization for payment &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 684

• Message text: You do not have authorization for payment &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to carry out this action.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Arrange for this approval to be given to you. See
<DS:CHAP.ICL_PROFILES>Authorizations</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL684 - You do not have authorization for payment & ?

  The SAP error message ICL684 ("You do not have authorization for payment &") typically indicates that the user attempting to process a payment does not have the necessary authorization to perform that action. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of financial transactions or payment processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations in the SAP system to execute payment transactions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to payment processing may not include the necessary permissions for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured, or the user may not be part of the correct organizational units that have the required permissions.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Certain transactions may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  
  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 user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include payment processing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the payment transaction they are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the payment transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role assignment to understand how to properly configure user access.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.