How To Fix FIEU_SAFT212 - You are not authorized to execute the report for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_SAFT - FIEU_SAFT

• Message number: 212

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute the report for company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_SAFT212 - You are not authorized to execute the report for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_SAFT212 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific report for a given company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or compliance reporting, such as when generating reports related to the Standard Audit File for Tax (SAFT).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified company code.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include permissions for executing the report.
  Company Code Restrictions: The report may have restrictions based on company codes, and the user’s profile does not include the required company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user’s roles to include the required permissions for the specific company code.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorization objects related to the report execution.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the report again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations related to financial reporting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.