How To Fix 6D865 - You are not authorized to edit documents in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 865

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit documents in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D865 - You are not authorized to edit documents in company code & ?

  The SAP error message 6D865 indicates that a user is not authorized to edit documents in a specific company code. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (like editing or posting) in a company code for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile for the specific company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  
  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 in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to company codes include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or change logs if available to see if there were any recent changes to user roles or company code settings that might have affected access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message 6D865.