How To Fix SEPA022 - You are not authorized to change mandates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You are not authorized to change mandates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA022 - You are not authorized to change mandates ?

  The SAP error message SEPA022, which states "You are not authorized to change mandates," typically occurs in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify or change the SEPA mandates.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to perform changes on SEPA mandates.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to SEPA mandate management.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow for changes to mandates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view and edit the user’s roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will need to work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to SEPA mandate management transactions (e.g., FPM1, FPM2, etc.).
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to SEPA mandates. Common authorization objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Management)
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Payment Transactions)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing SEPA mandates, such as:
  
  FPM1 (Create Mandate)
  FPM2 (Change Mandate)
  FPM3 (Display Mandate)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on SEPA mandate management and authorization requirements.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to SEPA mandates and authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.