How To Fix F4218 - No display authorization for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No display authorization for company code &

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4218 - No display authorization for company code & ?

  The SAP error message F4218 "No display authorization for company code &" typically occurs when a user attempts to access financial data for a company code for which they do not have the necessary display authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data relevant to their roles.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specific company code. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from viewing data for certain company codes based on their user profile or organizational structure.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that have not been updated or assigned correctly can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES for company code display).
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include access to the specific company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required 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:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to financial transactions, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Company Code).
  User Roles: Understand the roles assigned to users and how they relate to the organizational structure of your company.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4218 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to the necessary company codes.