How To Fix SBCOMS513 - No authorization to send to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBCOMS - Messages for Business Communication Services

• Message number: 513

• Message text: No authorization to send to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBCOMS513 - No authorization to send to &1 ?

  The SAP error message SBCOMS513 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to send messages to a specified recipient (denoted as &1 in the error message). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Communication Services or when using SAP's messaging functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations in their role to send messages to the specified recipient.
  Recipient Restrictions: The recipient may have restrictions that prevent certain users from sending messages to them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict message sending capabilities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to send messages.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions for messaging.
  Ensure that the authorization object related to messaging (e.g., S_SMC_AUTH) is included in the user's role.
  
  
  
  Review Recipient Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions on the recipient's profile that might prevent the user from sending messages to them.
  Ensure that the recipient is correctly configured to receive messages from the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the authorization objects and roles related to messaging.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control messaging capabilities, such as S_SMC_AUTH.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the SBCOMS513 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SBCOMS513 error.