How To Fix F4162 - No authorization for displaying G/L account changes in group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No authorization for displaying G/L account changes in group &

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Authorization object: <ZH>&V2&</>
Parameters:
Authorization group: <ZH>&V1&</>
Activity: <ZH>&V3&</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4162 - No authorization for displaying G/L account changes in group & ?

  The SAP error message F4162, which states "No authorization for displaying G/L account changes in group &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view changes made to General Ledger (G/L) accounts within a specific group. This can occur in various SAP transactions related to financial accounting, particularly when trying to access change logs or audit trails for G/L accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view G/L account changes. This is often related to the authorization objects for financial accounting, such as F_BKPF_BSA (for document management) or F_BKPF_BSA (for G/L account changes).
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access the specific G/L account change logs.
  Group Restrictions: The error message may also indicate that the user is trying to access a group of G/L accounts for which they do not have 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 is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the relevant authorization objects to the user's profile.
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects are included in the user's role. Common objects related to G/L account changes include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA (for document management)
  F_BKPF_BSA (for G/L account changes)
  
  
  Check if there are any restrictions based on company codes or other criteria that might be affecting access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help portal for detailed information on authorization objects and roles.
  Security Policies: Ensure that any changes made comply with your organization's security policies and practices.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.