How To Fix FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE022 - You are not authorized to create revision &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of GCD Versions

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You are not authorized to create revision &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE022 - You are not authorized to create revision &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE022 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a revision for a specific object in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user role attempting to create a revision. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to the G/L account maintenance.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated to reflect the necessary permissions for the task.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the user’s role assignments using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for G/L account maintenance.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (like F_BKPF_BWA, F_BKPF_BWA, etc.) are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for G/L accounting, as these will be crucial in determining what permissions are needed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to G/L account maintenance and user authorizations for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE022 error.