How To Fix FAGL_SKF008 - No authorization for displaying statistical key figures in General Ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SKF - Statistical Key Figures (General Part)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No authorization for displaying statistical key figures in General Ledger

What causes this issue?

No authorization for displaying statistical key figures in the general
ledger.
A check is run against authorization object F_FAGL_SKF.
To be able to display statistical key figures <ZH>with actual data</> in
the general ledger, you need authorization for the transactions <ZH>GLSK
</>, <ZH>RKS</>, and <ZH>PRC2</> with authorization activity <ZK>03</>.

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

To be able to display statistical key figures <ZH>with plan data</> in
the general ledger, you need authorization for the transactions <ZH>GLPK
</>, <ZH>RKP4</>, and <ZH>PCAK</> with authorization activity <ZK>03</>.
With display program FAGLSKF3, you can also specify partial quantities.
For allocations on the basis of statistical key figures, the
authorization must exist for all actual transactions in actuals and for
all plan transactions in the plan version.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SKF008 - No authorization for displaying statistical key figures in General Ledger ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SKF008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display statistical key figures in the General Ledger (G/L). This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or view statistical key figures without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization object that allows them to view statistical key figures in the G/L.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization object for displaying statistical key figures is F_BKPF_BES (for G/L accounting). Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations assigned to this object.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or profiles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG:
  
  Open the role assigned to the user.
  Add the necessary authorization objects (like F_BKPF_BES) with the appropriate activity (usually 03 for display).
  Generate the profile after making changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization object that needs to be added.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary changes have been made, ask the user to log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: This object is specifically related to G/L accounting and statistical key figures.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_SKF008 error and allow the user to access the required statistical key figures in the General Ledger.