How To Fix F4487 - No authorization for displaying G/L account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 487

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

INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Authorization object: <ZH>&V2&</>
Parameters:
Authorization group: <ZH>&V3&</>
Activity: <ZH>&V4&</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4487 - No authorization for displaying G/L account & ?

  The SAP error message F4487 ("No authorization for displaying G/L account &") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view the specified General Ledger (G/L) account in the system. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is enforced through authorization objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific G/L account or the authorization object related to G/L account display.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BLA) may not be configured correctly for the user or role.
  Account Group Restrictions: The G/L account may belong to an account group that has specific restrictions.
  
  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 is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for G/L account display.
  If roles need to be modified, you can use transaction PFCG to adjust the roles and add the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to specific G/L accounts, you may need to modify the authorization objects associated with the user's role.
  Ensure that the authorization object includes the correct values for the G/L account in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 for G/L account access, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for G/L account display.
  F_BKPF_BLA: Authorization for posting to G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary access to the user.