How To Fix FCLM_BT_MSG028 - You are not authorized to edit templates of company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BT_MSG -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: You are not authorized to edit templates of company code &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BT_MSG028 - You are not authorized to edit templates of company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BT_MSG028 indicates that a user is attempting to edit templates for a specific company code but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to edit templates for the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions related to the company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or configurations in place that limit access to certain company codes for specific users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the missing permissions.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for editing templates in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations. Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as F_LFA1_AKT for vendor master data or similar objects related to the templates.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the user can now edit the templates for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to template editing in SAP. Common objects include those related to financial transactions and company code management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FCLM_BT_MSG028.