How To Fix FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE026 - You are not authorized to display change document &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of GCD Versions

• Message number: 026

• Message text: You are not authorized to display change document &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE026 - You are not authorized to display change document &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE026 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a change document in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access change documents related to General Ledger (G/L) accounts or other financial data but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view the change documents. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain users are restricted from viewing specific change documents.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for viewing change documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to G/L change documents include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Authorization for Activity)
  F_LFA1_AKT (Vendor Master: Authorization for Activity)
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or report being accessed.
  
  
  
  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 adjustments are made, have the user log out and back into the system to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to access the change document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE026 error message.