How To Fix FGL_SFIN_NGLM026 - No authorization for ledger &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGL_SFIN_NGLM - SAP AC on HANA : New G/L Migration

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No authorization for ledger &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGL_SFIN_NGLM026 - No authorization for ledger &1 ?

  The SAP error message FGL_SFIN_NGLM026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific ledger in the system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions related to financial postings or reporting in a ledger for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the specified ledger. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the ledger.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to financial accounting (like F_LFA1_AKT, F_LFA1_BER, etc.) may not include the necessary authorizations for the ledger in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain ledgers based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction code PFCG to review and modify roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones that include access to the required ledger.
  Ensure that the authorization object for the ledger (e.g., F_LFA1_LD) is included in the role with the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  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 ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for financial accounting, as they define the permissions required for various actions in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or recommendations from SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to better understand how to manage access in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message FGL_SFIN_NGLM026.