How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG071 - You do not have sufficient authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 071

• Message text: You do not have sufficient authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG071 - You do not have sufficient authorization ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG071 ("You do not have sufficient authorization") typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action in the SAP system does not have the necessary authorizations to execute that action. This error is often encountered in the context of the Integrated Financial Management (IHC) module or other areas where specific permissions are required.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization objects assigned to the user’s role. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Even if the user has a role, the specific authorization objects within that role may not grant the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to certain transactions or functions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user’s profile.
  Verify the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is lacking.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SUIM to run a report on user authorizations and check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG to add the required authorization objects.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Authorization Objects: These are the building blocks of SAP security and define what actions a user can perform on specific data.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.