How To Fix FG163 - You do not have authorization for chart of accounts &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: You do not have authorization for chart of accounts &

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to archive accounts in chart of
accounts &V1&.

System Response

The type of processing you selected will not be executed.

How to fix this error?

As long as all your entries have been correct, ensure that you have been
given the authorization to the named chart of accounts &V1& with
activity &V2& for the authorization object "F_SKA1_KTP".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG163 - You do not have authorization for chart of accounts & ?

  The SAP error message FG163, which states "You do not have authorization for chart of accounts &," typically indicates that the user attempting to access or perform an action related to a specific chart of accounts does not have the necessary authorization rights.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to access the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts referenced may not be correctly assigned to the user’s profile.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system.
  
  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 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 for the chart of accounts.
  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.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct chart of accounts in the system. This can be checked in the configuration settings or user profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for chart of accounts access typically include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_SKA1_AKT (Chart of Accounts).
  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.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.