How To Fix ICL_CF198 - You do not have the necessary authorization for this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL_CF - Insurance Solution Claims Settlement/Payment Financial Part

• Message number: 198

• Message text: You do not have the necessary authorization for this function

What causes this issue?

If you try to approve the payment and this message is displayed by the
system, this means that you are not authorized to approve the payment
either because you created it yourself, or you do not have the
appropriate authorization on the basis of the Customizing and role
settings.

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?

You must wait until approval is given (SAP Business Workflow), or you
can get another person with the appropriate authorization to approve
the payment manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL_CF198 - You do not have the necessary authorization for this function ?

  The SAP error message ICL_CF198, which states "You do not have the necessary authorization for this function," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action does not have the required permissions or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their role that allows access to the specific function or transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile linked to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization object that is missing. This can be done by checking the transaction codes and the associated authorization objects in the SAP documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorization is missing, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Ensure that the user has access to the specific transaction codes related to the function they are trying to perform.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SU01: Used to manage user accounts and roles.
  Transaction PFCG: Used to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction ST01 to trace authorization checks and identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.