How To Fix FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE019 - You are not authorized to create reporter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of GCD Versions

• Message number: 019

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE019 - You are not authorized to create reporter &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE019, which states "You are not authorized to create reporter &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or maintain a reporter in the General Ledger (G/L) account determination or reporting structure but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to create or maintain reporters in the G/L account determination.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects (e.g., S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, S_GCD) may not be assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team to request the necessary roles or authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to G/L account determination and reporting.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  S_GCD: General Ledger Account Determination
  S_USER_AUTH: User Authorization
  S_TCODE: Transaction Code
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to create or maintain the reporter again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for G/L account determination) and FAGL_GCD (for GCD maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for details on authorization management and role assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support for more complex authorization issues.