How To Fix ST890 - No authorization for agency &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 890

• Message text: No authorization for agency &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST890 - No authorization for agency & ?

  The SAP error message ST890 "No authorization for agency &" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access or perform actions related to a specific agency in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's public sector or financial modules, where agencies may refer to different organizational units or entities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specified agency.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the agency.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that govern access to the agency.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the user from accessing the agency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the agency in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 to check the last authorization check and see which specific authorization object is missing.
  If necessary, consult with your security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the correct roles that provide access to the agency.
  This can be done in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. Common authorization objects related to agency access may include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, or specific objects related to financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the system configuration.