How To Fix PSSC_BUFFER033 - No authorization to display NCD's for at least one payment family

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_BUFFER - Social Services Buffer

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No authorization to display NCD's for at least one payment family

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_BUFFER033 - No authorization to display NCD's for at least one payment family ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_BUFFER033 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display Non-Confidential Data (NCD) for at least one payment family. This typically occurs in the context of SAP systems that manage payment processing, such as SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Convergent Invoicing.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the NCD does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in the SAP system.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the payment family that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that allow access to the payment family data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorization for displaying NCDs.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects associated with the payment family and NCD access. Common authorization objects might include P_SSC_* or similar, depending on your specific SAP configuration.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Ensure that the role includes access to the specific payment family in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into what permissions are necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the PSSC_BUFFER033 error.