/NFM/CA020 - No authorization for company code &1 sales org &2 (object: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/CA -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization for company code &1 sales org &2 (object: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/CA020 - No authorization for company code &1 sales org &2 (object: &3) ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/CA020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific company code and sales organization. This error typically arises in the context of financial or sales transactions where the user is trying to access or perform actions related to a company code and sales organization for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified company code and sales organization.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Issues: The authorization object related to the company code and sales organization may not be properly configured in the user’s profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the company code and sales organization in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_SALES_ORG, etc.) that control access to the company code and sales organization.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  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 to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Each authorization is linked to an authorization object that defines the access rights.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /NFM/CA020.