How To Fix FKKID_MSG037 - You are not authorized to change &1 document within company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKID_MSG - Messages for FI-CA Loc. Cross-Country

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You are not authorized to change &1 document within company code &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization (
<DS:UO.F_KKKO_BUK>F_KKKO_BUK</>) to change <ZH>&V1&</><ZH> document</>
within <ZH>company code &V2&</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to grant you the necessary authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKID_MSG037 - You are not authorized to change &1 document within company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKID_MSG037 indicates that a user is attempting to change a document in the SAP system but does not have the necessary authorization to do so within the specified company code. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to change the specified document type within the given company code.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked or already processed.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have been granted access to the specific company code in question.
  
  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 the authorization check failure. This will provide details on which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for changing documents in the specified company code.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES for document changes.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document to ensure it is not locked or in a state that prevents changes. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it or wait until it is available for editing.
  
  
  
  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 for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect. Then, attempt to change the document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to financial documents, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_FKKB_BES (Contract Management).
  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 allow the user to change the document as needed.