How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CP898 - You have no access; authorization object check failed for payment item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CP -

• Message number: 898

• Message text: You have no access; authorization object check failed for payment item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CP898 - You have no access; authorization object check failed for payment item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CP898 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific payment item. This is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users can only access data and perform actions for which they have been granted permission.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the specific authorization object related to payment items.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be properly configured in the user's role or profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions based on organizational levels, such as company codes or payment types, that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide details on which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for payment items.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorization, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG. Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details from the SU53 transaction to assist in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Each object can have multiple fields that define the criteria for access.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display last 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 causing the error message /PF1/MSG_CP898.