How To Fix FISA_LOC418 - You are not authorized to access general ledger account &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FISA_LOC - FI Localization for KSA

• Message number: 418

• Message text: You are not authorized to access general ledger account &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FISA_LOC418 - You are not authorized to access general ledger account &1 ?

  The SAP error message FISA_LOC418, which states "You are not authorized to access general ledger account &1," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a transaction does not have the necessary authorization to access the specified general ledger (G/L) account. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific G/L account.
  Account Restrictions: The G/L account may have been set up with specific restrictions that limit access based on user roles or company codes.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BER) may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 profiles in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the G/L account are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the G/L account in question.
  
  
  
  Review G/L Account Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the G/L account in transaction code FS00 to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent access based on user roles or company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the transaction again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to G/L accounts. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for posting in the general ledger.
  F_BKPF_BER: Authorization for document types.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  FS00: G/L account master data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.