How To Fix AU071 - No authorization for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No authorization for company code &

What causes this issue?

You not authorized for the year-end closing function in company code
&V1&.
The system checks authorization object A_PERI_BUK with the AM_ACT_PER
(check value: "36") and BUKRS (check value: company code to be
processed) fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU071 - No authorization for company code & ?

  The SAP error message AU071 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific company code. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action (such as posting a document, running a report, etc.) that requires access to a particular company code, but their user profile does not include the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization object for the company code in question.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the company code.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations for the company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required company code.
  Review Authorization Objects: 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.
  Modify Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects for the company code.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator 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.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for company code access typically include S_CompanyCode or S_F_BKPF (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 AU071 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the specified company code.