How To Fix KX071 - No authorization for transaction "Maintain comments"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No authorization for transaction "Maintain comments"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX071 - No authorization for transaction "Maintain comments" ?

  The SAP error message KX071, which states "No authorization for transaction 'Maintain comments'," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access or perform actions related to maintaining comments in a specific transaction or module within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object or role that grants access to maintain comments in the relevant transaction.
  Role Assignment: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profiles assigned to the user may not be configured to allow access to comment maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to the transaction for maintaining comments. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) and others specific to the module in use.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary transaction codes and authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team for specific authorization requirements related to the transaction in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to comment maintenance in the specific module you are working with.
  SAP Security: Understanding SAP security concepts, including roles, profiles, and authorization objects, can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the necessary processes and have the appropriate access to perform their job functions effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.