How To Fix J-021 - Error during authorization check for financial objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error during authorization check for financial objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-021 - Error during authorization check for financial objects ?

  The SAP error message J-021, which indicates "Error during authorization check for financial objects," typically arises when a user attempts to access financial data or perform actions related to financial objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The most common cause is that the user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specific financial objects they are trying to access.
  Authorization Object Issues: The relevant authorization objects (like K_CCACTVT, K_CCACTVT, etc.) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for financial transactions.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the roles assigned to the user, such as missing or incorrect authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the financial objects in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are relevant to the financial transactions being attempted. Common objects include:
  
  K_CCACTVT (Cost Center Activity)
  K_CCACTVT (Internal Order Activity)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to modify roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization checks and the J-021 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the J-021 error and implement a solution to resolve it.