How To Fix COPC_ACCOUNT_UI031 - You are not authorized to save account for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COPC_ACCOUNT_UI - COPC_ACCOUNT_UI

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized to save account for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COPC_ACCOUNT_UI031 - You are not authorized to save account for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message COPC_ACCOUNT_UI031 indicates that a user is not authorized to save an account for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with account assignments or master data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user attempting to perform the action. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that grant permission to create or modify accounts for the specified company code.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the specific transaction or action may not include the required company code or activity (e.g., create, change).
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the company code in question.
  If the user needs to save accounts for multiple company codes, ensure that the roles cover all relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If you have access, you can modify the authorization objects associated with the roles to include the necessary permissions. Common authorization objects related to account management in CO include:
  
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CCA_CTR (Cost Center Accounting: Control)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct activity (e.g., create, change) for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the company code involved.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to the Controlling module.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message COPC_ACCOUNT_UI031.