How To Fix FIN_CFIN032 - Invalid authorization for the specified company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN - Central Finance integration

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Invalid authorization for the specified company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CFIN032 - Invalid authorization for the specified company code ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN032: Invalid authorization for the specified company code typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action does not have the necessary authorizations for the specified company code in the SAP system. This error is common in financial transactions and can occur in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to access the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific company code.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may be assigned to the wrong organizational units.
  Company Code Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain company codes based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required company code.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the financial transactions the user needs to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BLA, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) to ensure that the user has the correct authorizations for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to company codes and financial transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.