How To Fix FN007 - You are not authorized to display companies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FN - BAPI Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You are not authorized to display companies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FN007 - You are not authorized to display companies ?

  The SAP error message FN007, which states "You are not authorized to display companies," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain company codes or organizational units within the SAP system. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view or manage the specified company codes.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_AKT) may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing specific company codes due to organizational policies or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required company codes.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  
  
  Modify User Profile: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s profile to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  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, or refresh their session to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how SAP authorization works is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concept of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.