How To Fix FIN_ODATA_GL023 - Missing change authorization for company &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_ODATA_GL - Messages for Package APPL_FIN_ODATA_GL

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Missing change authorization for company &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_ODATA_GL023 - Missing change authorization for company &1 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_ODATA_GL023 indicates that there is a missing change authorization for a specific company code in the context of financial operations, particularly when working with OData services. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an operation (like creating, updating, or deleting financial data) for a company code for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to make changes to the specified company code.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the financial operations related to the company code.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include change authorization for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial transactions (e.g., F_BKPF_BES for document types, F_BKPF_BUK for company codes).
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze the last authorization check and identify which authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern financial transactions in SAP.
  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 resolve the FIN_ODATA_GL023 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the required financial operations.