How To Fix FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE018 - You are not authorized to delete reporter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of GCD Versions

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to delete reporter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE018 - You are not authorized to delete reporter &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE018 indicates that a user is attempting to delete a reporter (a reporting entity or a financial reporting structure) but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of managing financial reporting structures in the General Ledger Accounting (FI-GL) module.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The user attempting to delete the reporter does not have the necessary permissions assigned to their user ID in the SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete reporters. This can be done by checking the user's roles in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to assign them a role that includes the necessary authorizations for managing reporters. This typically involves authorizations related to the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The specific authorization object that may be relevant for this action is F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type) or other related objects. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to delete the reporter again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  FAGL_GCD: General Ledger Customizing for Reporting
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization roles and responsibilities related to financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully delete the reporter in the SAP system.