How To Fix FAGL_REPORTING031 - You are not authorized to display &1 line items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REPORTING - Reporting EHP3

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You are not authorized to display &1 line items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING031 - You are not authorized to display &1 line items ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING031 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display line items in the General Ledger (G/L) reporting. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access financial data for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view the line items in the G/L report.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific company code or organizational unit related to the line items they are trying to view.
  
  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 profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to G/L reporting include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_LFA1_APP (Vendor Master: Authorization for Company Code)
  F_SKA1_APP (G/L Account Master: Authorization for Company Code)
  
  
  
  
  
  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 log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to financial reporting and G/L access.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_REPORTING031 error and enable the user to access the required line items in the G/L report.