How To Fix FAGL_REPORTING233 - You are not authorized to change the data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REPORTING - Reporting EHP3

• Message number: 233

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the data

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change the data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

If you want the user to be able to change the data, assign authorization
object <AB>S_TABU_DIS</> for activity <AB>02</> and authorization group
<AB>FC25</> to this user.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING233 - You are not authorized to change the data ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REPORTING233, which states "You are not authorized to change the data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action they are attempting in the system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of financial reporting and data management within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that permit them to change the data in the General Ledger (G/L) or related financial reporting transactions.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report they are trying to access.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked for editing due to other processes or user sessions, although this is less common for this specific error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to financial reporting and G/L account changes.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations for financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, 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: Common authorization objects related to financial reporting include F_BKPF_BWA, F_BKPF_BWA, and F_LFA1_APR. These may vary based on your organization's specific configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N: Various line item displays for vendors, G/L accounts, and customers, respectively.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or your internal IT team.