How To Fix 1I040 - No authorization to display accounts with account type 'S'

1I040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No authorization to display accounts with account type 'S'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I040 - No authorization to display accounts with account type 'S' ?

  The SAP error message 1I040 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display accounts with account type 'S' (which typically refers to special accounts, such as statistical accounts). This error usually arises in the context of financial reporting or account management within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access accounts classified as type 'S'. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the required authorization object for viewing special accounts.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to allow access to the specific account types.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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