How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT205 - You are not authorized to create controlling area &1 in G/L account &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: You are not authorized to create controlling area &1 in G/L account &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT205 - You are not authorized to create controlling area &1 in G/L account &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT205 indicates that a user is attempting to create a controlling area for a General Ledger (G/L) account but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to create or manage controlling areas for G/L accounts.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for managing controlling areas.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain users from creating controlling areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which specific authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for creating and managing controlling areas.
  Common roles that may be required include those related to financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure which roles are needed, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide guidance on the necessary authorizations based on your organization’s policies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that there are no specific configuration settings that might be preventing the creation of controlling areas. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling module (CO) or financial accounting module (FI).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to G/L account management include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_LFA1_APL: Authorization for vendor master data.
  F_SKA1_AKT: Authorization for G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  OBY6: Define controlling area.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT205.