/ACCGO/UIS_MSG404 - Authorization failed to add weights

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_MSG -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Authorization failed to add weights

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG404 - Authorization failed to add weights ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG404 Authorization failed to add weights typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action related to adding weights in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system or the SAP General Ledger.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to add weights does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function they are trying to execute.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that restrict certain actions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you identify that the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done by:
  
  Adding the required authorization objects to the existing roles.
  Creating a new role that includes the necessary permissions and assigning it to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to financial transactions in SAP include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG404.