How To Fix RECAAP044 - You are not authorized for company code &1, auth. group &2, function &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAP - Application-Related Messages

• Message number: 044

• Message text: You are not authorized for company code &1, auth. group &2, function &3

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for performing function &V3& in company
code &V1& with authorization group &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Authorizations are assigned by the user administrator.
Contact the user administration in order to request the authorizations
you need.

Procedure for System Administrators

The authorization object in this case is &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAP044 - You are not authorized for company code &1, auth. group &2, function &3 ?

  The SAP error message RECAAP044 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a specific action related to a particular company code, authorization group, or function. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization checks, which are designed to ensure that users have the necessary permissions to access certain data or perform specific transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified company code, authorization group, or function.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The authorization group associated with the transaction or object may not include the user.
  Role Configuration Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the necessary authorizations.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not reflect the current organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECAAP044 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and check the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the company code, authorization group, and function in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorizations. This may involve adding new authorization objects or adjusting existing ones.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific functions and data. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others specific to the module in use.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns or repeated occurrences of this error for multiple users, which may indicate a broader issue with role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the RECAAP044 error.