How To Fix FN526 - You are not authorized to display vendor balances in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FN - BAPI Messages

• Message number: 526

• Message text: You are not authorized to display vendor balances in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FN526 - You are not authorized to display vendor balances in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FN526, which states "You are not authorized to display vendor balances in company code &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view vendor balance information for a specific company code in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to access vendor balance information. This is often related to the authorization objects for financial accounting (FI) or accounts payable (AP).
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to some company codes but not to the specific one referenced in the error message.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to view vendor balances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization objects for vendor balances typically include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Company Code)
  F_LFA1_APR (Vendor: Authorization for Vendor Master Data)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the specific company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the company code involved, and they can assist in granting the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to access the vendor balances again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for role configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities and compliance requirements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FN526 error and allow the user to access the vendor balances as needed.