How To Fix AA074 - No authorization for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No authorization for company code &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for the function 'post depreciation'
in company code &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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA074 - No authorization for company code & ?

  The SAP error message AA074 ("No authorization for company code &") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to a specific company code for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to ensure data security and integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified company code in their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include access to the company code.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BWA, F_BKPF_BWA, etc.) may not be properly configured to include the company code in question.
  User Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s authorizations using transaction code SU01 to ensure they have the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the company code.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the authorization object does not include the required company code, it may need to be modified. This typically requires the involvement of a security administrator.
  Ensure that the authorization object includes the correct company code in its configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to company codes in SAP. Common objects include F_BKPF_BWA for financial accounting.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SU53: Display authorization check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA074 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the specified company code.