How To Fix PFQ1069 - No authority for PAC &1 payroll area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 069

• Message text: No authority for PAC &1 payroll area.

What causes this issue?

Your user profile does not have the necessary authorisation to access a
PAC &V1& payroll area.

System Response

The system displays an error message and cancels processing.

How to fix this error?

Contact the user profiles manager (table SAP93) to add the PAC &V1&
payroll area(s) for which you have authorisation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFQ1069 - No authority for PAC &1 payroll area. ?

  The SAP error message PFQ1069 "No authority for PAC &1 payroll area" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or perform actions related to the specified payroll area in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute payroll runs, access payroll reports, or perform other payroll-related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the payroll area specified in the error message.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not be configured correctly to include access to the payroll area.
  Payroll Area Restrictions: The payroll area may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the payroll area are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the payroll area.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as P_PCR (for payroll control record) and P_TCODE (for transaction codes).
  
  
  
  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 user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to payroll processing, such as:
  
  P_PCR: Payroll Control Record
  P_TCODE: Transaction Code
  P_ORGXX: Organizational Management
  
  
  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 resolve the PFQ1069 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the specified payroll area.