How To Fix P9291 - You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P9 - EU-Specific Messages: Pymnt Program, Banks, Pymnt Methods

• Message number: 291

• Message text: You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P9291 - You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message P9291, which states "You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify records in a specific company code without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create records in the specified company code. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that limit who can create records.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should update the user's roles to include the required authorizations for the company code in question.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide insights into the authorization setup and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to company codes and financial transactions.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the P9291 error message.