How To Fix A3011 - You are not authorized for company code &1 / class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A3 - Asset Accounting function module messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You are not authorized for company code &1 / class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A3011 - You are not authorized for company code &1 / class &2 ?

  The SAP error message A3011 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific company code and/or class. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified company code and/or class.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the company code or class in question.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects that control access to the company code or class may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has roles that include the necessary authorizations for the company code and class.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones. This can be done using transaction code PFCG.
  Add the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) to the role that grants access to the required company code and class.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles, ask the user to log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to company codes and classes. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Type)
  F_BKPF_BUK (Authorization for Company Code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any other related authorization issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A3011 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access rights.