How To Fix FAA_UO006 - No display authorization for usage object in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_UO - Fixed Asset Usage Object

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No display authorization for usage object in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_UO006 - No display authorization for usage object in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_UO006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authorization for a usage object in a specific company code. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when a user attempts to access or display information related to fixed assets but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role or profile that is trying to access the asset data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for displaying asset information.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions for the specific company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to other company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_UO006 error, 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 SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles. This can be done by:
  
  Adding the required authorization objects to the user’s role.
  Ensuring that the role includes the necessary permissions for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for Asset Accounting typically include:
  
  F_LFA1_AKT (Vendor Master)
  F_FAA_AKT (Asset Accounting)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate values set for these objects, particularly for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help adjust the roles or provide the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved. They should attempt to access the asset information again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed information on how to manage user roles and authorizations.
  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 resolve the FAA_UO006 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to display the required asset information.