How To Fix FAC_OPP_MESSAGE001 - You are not authorized to display Posting Period Variant &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_OPP_MESSAGE - Maintain posting period

• 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_OPP_MESSAGE001 - You are not authorized to display Posting Period Variant &1. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_OPP_MESSAGE001 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific Posting Period Variant. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a user attempts to access or modify settings related to posting periods.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role or profile attempting to access the specified Posting Period Variant. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the necessary authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or modify the Posting Period Variant.
  Posting Period Variant Settings: The specific Posting Period Variant may be restricted to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the Posting Period Variant.
  If the user needs access, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for posting periods is typically F_BKPF_BES (for document types) or F_BKPF_VA (for posting period variants). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  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 to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or 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
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for Document Types
  F_BKPF_VA: Authorization for Posting Period Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the Posting Period Variant in SAP.