How To Fix /NFM/CA021 - No authorization for company code &1 purch. org &2 (object: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for company code &1 purch. org &2 (object: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA021 - No authorization for company code &1 purch. org &2 (object: &3) ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA021 No authorization for company code &1 purch. org &2 (object: &3) indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific company code and purchasing organization. This error typically arises in the context of procurement or financial transactions within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified company code and purchasing organization.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that provide access to the required objects.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization object related to the company code and purchasing organization may not be properly configured or may have restrictions.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the specified company code and purchasing organization.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  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 is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to company codes and purchasing organizations typically include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_LFA1_APP (Vendor Master).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 causing the error message /NFM/CA021.