How To Fix FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE001 - You are not authorized to display Posting Period Variant &1.

FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE - Manage Posting Period Variants

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You are not authorized to display Posting Period Variant &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE001 - You are not authorized to display Posting Period Variant &1. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE001 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific Posting Period Variant. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or view a posting period variant for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to view the specified Posting Period Variant. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The Posting Period Variant may be restricted to certain user groups or roles, and the user does not belong to those groups.
  User Profile Changes: Recent changes to user roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access to the Posting Period Variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role