How To Fix /MVA/AMP_BTX_MSG003 - Bonus-malus cannot be changed due to insufficient authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMP_BTX_MSG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Bonus-malus cannot be changed due to insufficient authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMP_BTX_MSG003 - Bonus-malus cannot be changed due to insufficient authorization ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMP_BTX_MSG003 indicates that a user is attempting to change the bonus-malus settings but lacks the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is typically related to the authorization checks in the SAP system, which ensure that users can only perform actions for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the bonus-malus settings.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or function module related to bonus-malus adjustments.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that controls access to bonus-malus changes may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for bonus-malus changes.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to bonus-malus changes. Commonly, these might include objects like M_MVA_BONUS or similar, depending on your specific SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for specific details on the authorization objects related to bonus-malus settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context on authorization issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message /MVA/AMP_BTX_MSG003.