How To Fix 5C674 - You do not have authorization to display this account

5C674 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 674

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display this account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C674 - You do not have authorization to display this account ?

  The SAP error message 5C674 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific account. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in modules like FI (Financial Accounting) or CO (Controlling), where access to sensitive financial data is tightly controlled.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view the account in question.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to account display (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific company code associated with the account.
  Account Type Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific type of account (e.g., customer, vendor, general ledger).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01