How To Fix 1I803 - No authorization for general ledger reconciliation with bank area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 803

• Message text: No authorization for general ledger reconciliation with bank area &1

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for general ledger reconciliation in bank
area &v1&. The name of the authorization object is &v1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I803 - No authorization for general ledger reconciliation with bank area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1I803 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform general ledger reconciliation for a specific bank area. This error typically arises in the context of financial operations where users are trying to reconcile bank statements with the general ledger.
  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 required permissions to access or perform reconciliation activities for the specified bank area.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed, providing insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for bank reconciliation activities.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions. This may involve:
  
  Adding authorization objects related to bank reconciliation (e.g., F_BKPF_BKA, F_BKPF_BKZ, etc.).
  Ensuring that the user has access to the specific bank area mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  
  
  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 you identify and assign the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the reconciliation process again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to bank reconciliation functions. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BKA (Authorization for Bank Area)
  F_BKPF_BKZ (Authorization for Bank Reconciliation)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to authorization management and bank reconciliation processes for additional context and best practices.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user roles)
  SU53: Display authorization check
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 1I803.