How To Fix /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER005 - &1 is not authorized to execute for Clearing area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 is not authorized to execute for Clearing area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER005 - &1 is not authorized to execute for Clearing area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_COMM_POLLER005 &1 is not authorized to execute for Clearing area &2 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to a specific clearing area but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user identified by &1 does not have the required authorization to execute the action for the specified clearing area &2.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the clearing area.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the clearing area may not be properly configured or may be missing the necessary values for the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user (&1) in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required clearing area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the clearing area. This may involve checking the authorization profiles assigned to the user.
  Common authorization objects related to financial transactions include F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, and others depending on the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: Check the audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message.