How To Fix 5C679 - You do not have read authorization for account '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 679

• Message text: You do not have read authorization for account '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C679 - You do not have read authorization for account '&1' ?

  The SAP error message 5C679 indicates that a user does not have the necessary read authorization for a specific account. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access financial data or reports related to a particular account in the SAP system, but their user profile lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to read the specified account.
  Account Restrictions: The account in question may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users or roles.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that govern access to financial accounts may not be assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the user’s assigned roles and profiles in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include read access to the account in question.
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to modify the user’s roles.
  Add the necessary authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA for accounting documents) that allow read access to the specific account.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  Test Access: After making changes, have the user log out and back in, then test to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial accounts. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_LFA1_APP: Vendor master data.
  F_KNA1_APP: Customer master data.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance to check user details.
  SU53: Display authorization check to see what authorization failed.
  PFCG: Role maintenance to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message 5C679.