How To Fix LM243 - You do not have authorization to maintain objects with limit type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LM - Treasury: Limit Management

• Message number: 243

• Message text: You do not have authorization to maintain objects with limit type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LM243 - You do not have authorization to maintain objects with limit type &1 ?

  The SAP error message LM243 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain objects associated with a specific limit type. This typically occurs in the context of managing budget limits or financial planning within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to perform actions related to the limit type specified in the error message (denoted as &1).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining the specified limit type.
  If the user is missing a role, you may need to assign a role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with those roles.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG to adjust the role definitions and include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. Common authorization objects related to financial transactions include F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents) and F_LIMT_TYPE (for limit types).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the LM243 error message.