How To Fix DFS_CAP_COMMON049 - You are not authorized to display statements.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_CAP_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Capability

• Message number: 049

• Message text: You are not authorized to display statements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON049 - You are not authorized to display statements. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_CAP_COMMON049 ("You are not authorized to display statements") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or display certain statements or reports within the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial statements, account statements, or other reporting functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view the specific statements or reports.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects may not be assigned to the user’s role.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for displaying statements.
  
  
  
  Modify 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 authorization objects.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  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 to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to access the statements again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to financial statements include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Authorization for Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user authorizations and role management for best practices in managing user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DFS_CAP_COMMON049 error and grant the necessary access to the user.