How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS005 - No authorization for update run for bank posting area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No authorization for update run for bank posting area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS005 - No authorization for update run for bank posting area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP_BASIS005 No authorization for update run for bank posting area &1 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform an update run for a specific bank posting area in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during financial transactions or when processing bank-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user executing the transaction does not have the required authorization object for the specific bank posting area.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to perform updates in the specified bank posting area.
  Bank Posting Area Configuration: The bank posting area itself may have restrictions or specific configurations that limit access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user's role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the bank posting area.
  Ensure that the authorization object F_BKPF_BKA (for bank posting area) is included in the user's role with the appropriate activity (e.g., 03 for change).
  
  
  
  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 to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to bank postings, such as F_BKPF_BKA, which controls access to bank posting areas.
  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 the cause of the authorization error and implement a solution to resolve it.