How To Fix /ATL/GENERAL138 - No authority to company code &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No authority to company code &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL138 - No authority to company code &. ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL138 No authority to company code & indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specific company code in the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified company code.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the company code.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may be configured in such a way that it restricts access to certain users.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the role includes authorization for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  Look for authorization objects related to company codes, such as F_BKPF_BLA (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the company code.
  This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based access control system where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting access issues.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the company code in SAP.