How To Fix PM291 - You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 291

• Message text: You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM291 - You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message PM291, "You are not authorized to create single records in company code &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify records in a specific company code but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to create records in the specified company code.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing certain company codes due to organizational policies or system configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the relevant authorization objects that allow for record creation in the specified company code.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to company code activities include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.