How To Fix PSCD_FACTS_EN203 - No authorization for activity &1 for Fact Type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSCD_FACTS_EN - FACTS

• Message number: 203

• Message text: No authorization for activity &1 for Fact Type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSCD_FACTS_EN203 - No authorization for activity &1 for Fact Type &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSCD_FACTS_EN203 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity related to a fact type in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI), where fact types are used to manage and process billing and charging information.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to perform the specified activity (&1) on the specified fact type (&2). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorization objects.
  The authorization profile is not correctly configured to allow access to the required activities.
  The fact type may be restricted to certain user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user profile and roles assigned to the user encountering the error.
  Review the roles to ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the specific activity and fact type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the activities and fact types. Common authorization objects for billing and charging might include F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BSA, or custom objects specific to your implementation.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Concepts:
  
  Understand the concept of authorization objects and how they are used to control access to various activities in SAP.
  
  
  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 PSCD_FACTS_EN203 error.