How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT012 - You are not authorized to create G/L account in chart of accounts &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT - Message Class for G/L Account Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to create G/L account in chart of accounts &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT012 - You are not authorized to create G/L account in chart of accounts &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT012 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a General Ledger (G/L) account in the specified chart of accounts. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the G/L account does not have the required authorization object for creating accounts in the specified chart of accounts.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for G/L account creation.
  Chart of Accounts Restrictions: The chart of accounts may have specific restrictions or settings that limit who can create accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign a new role that includes the required authorizations for G/L account creation.
  The relevant authorization object for G/L account creation is typically F_BKPF_BES (for accounting documents) and F_SKA1_AKT (for G/L account master data).
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Settings:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the creation of new G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the G/L account again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents
  F_SKA1_AKT: Authorization for G/L account master data
  
  
  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 authorization issue and successfully create the G/L account in the specified chart of accounts.