How To Fix PFM_PS034 - Authorization to create/change this contract type is missing

PFM_PS034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_PS - Message class of PS module

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Authorization to create/change this contract type is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_PS034 - Authorization to create/change this contract type is missing ?

  The SAP error message PFM_PS034 indicates that a user is attempting to create or change a contract of a specific type but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile for the specific contract type.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to create or change the specified contract type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The contract type may not be properly configured in the system, or the authorization checks for that contract type may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PFM_PS034 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after