How To Fix SEPA027 - You are not authorized to change mandates for company code '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA - SEPA Mandate: Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You are not authorized to change mandates for company code '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA027 - You are not authorized to change mandates for company code '&1' ?

  The SAP error message SEPA027 indicates that a user is not authorized to change mandates for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of managing SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) mandates, which are used for direct debit transactions in the Eurozone.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to change the mandate. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles or permissions assigned in their user profile to perform changes on mandates for the specified company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to other company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the authorization objects that restrict access to certain company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SEPA027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check failure. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for changing mandates.
  Ensure that the roles include access to the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES (for company code-related authorizations).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code in question is correctly configured and that the user is intended to have access to it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to change the mandate again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to SEPA mandates, such as F_BKPF_BES for company code access.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on SEPA mandates and authorization management for further details on how to manage user access effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the SEPA027 error.