How To Fix FE788 - No authorization for the selected ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 788

• Message text: No authorization for the selected ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE788 - No authorization for the selected ledger ?

  The SAP error message FE788, which states "No authorization for the selected ledger," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a ledger in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific ledger.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include access to the ledger in question.
  Ledger Settings: The ledger may be configured in such a way that it restricts access based on certain criteria, such as company code or fiscal year.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is restricted from accessing certain ledgers.
  
  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) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects for the ledger.
  Common authorization objects related to ledgers include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Types)
  F_BKPF_BUK (Authorization for Company Codes)
  F_BKPF_GRP (Authorization for Groups)
  
  
  Ensure that the role includes access to the specific ledger in question.
  
  
  
  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 making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FE788 error and implement a solution to grant the necessary access to the user.