How To Fix FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE020 - You are not authorized to create version &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of GCD Versions

• Message number: 020

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE020 - You are not authorized to create version &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE020 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a version in the General Ledger (G/L) account determination. This typically occurs in the context of managing versions for financial reporting or planning.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify versions in the G/L account determination.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user’s role or profile may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or activity.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users from creating versions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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 review the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or add the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to G/L account determination include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Types)
  F_BKPF_AKT (Authorization for Accounting Document)
  
  
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP Basis or security team to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for version management in the G/L account determination are correctly set up. This may involve checking transaction codes like OBY6 (for fiscal year variant) or OBD2 (for G/L account determination).
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes and requirements for creating versions in the G/L account determination to prevent future issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FAGL_GCD: General Ledger Account Determination
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to financial transactions and G/L account management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to create the required version.