FAP_GRIR_STATUS016 - No authorization for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_GRIR_STATUS - GRIR messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_GRIR_STATUS016 - No authorization for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAP_GRIR_STATUS016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific company code in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) processes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access or perform transactions related to the specified company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include access to the company code in question.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to financial transactions (like F_BKPF_BES for accounting documents) may not include the necessary company code.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required company code.
  Ensure that the roles are correctly configured to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are present but do not include the necessary company code, you may need to modify the authorization objects to include the required company code.
  This may involve working with a security administrator to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial transactions, such as F_BKPF_BES (for accounting document access) and F_LFA1_APP (for vendor master data).
  SAP Security Roles: Understand how roles are structured in your organization and how they relate to company codes and transaction types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.