How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS160 - No authorization for authority object F_SC_ADM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS - Message Class for Periods & Due Date Tools

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No authorization for authority object F_SC_ADM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS160 - No authorization for authority object F_SC_ADM ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS160 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for the authority object F_SC_ADM. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access certain functionalities or transactions in SAP that require specific permissions related to the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the lack of authorization for the authority object F_SC_ADM, which is related to administrative functions in the Financial Supply Chain Management area. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be properly configured in the user's profile.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in roles or authorizations may have inadvertently removed access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role containing the necessary authorizations for F_SC_ADM is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the role that should provide access to the F_SC_ADM authority object.
  Ensure that the role has the necessary authorizations for the F_SC_ADM object.
  
  
  
  Modify Role:
  
  If the role does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify it:
  
  Open the role in transaction PFCG.
  Go to the "Authorizations" tab and perform an "Authorization Data" check.
  Add the necessary authorizations for the F_SC_ADM object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If changes are made to roles or authorizations, ensure that they are transported to the relevant systems if you are working in a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authority Object F_SC_ADM: This object is typically used to control access to administrative functions within the Financial Supply Chain Management module.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  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 authorization issue related to the F_SC_ADM authority object.