How To Fix FICODIAN_HCM014 - User &1 is not authorized to create entries for company code &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICODIAN_HCM - HCM Integration Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to create entries for company code &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICODIAN_HCM014 - User &1 is not authorized to create entries for company code &2. ?

  The SAP error message FICODIAN_HCM014 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create entries for a specific company code. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object that allows them to create entries for the specified company code.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the company code in question.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user’s profile may be restricted to certain company codes, and the one they are trying to access is not included.
  User Status: The user may be inactive or have restrictions on their account that prevent them from performing certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what 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 the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required authorizations for the company code.
  Ensure that the authorization object F_BKPF_BLA (for accounting document) or similar relevant objects are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial transactions, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BLA: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_LFA1_APP: Vendor master data.
  F_KNA1_APP: Customer master data.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary authorizations to the user.