FR061 - You do not have authorization to change data in company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 061

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change data in company code &1.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR061 - You do not have authorization to change data in company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message FR061 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change data in a specific company code. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate permissions can modify sensitive data.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the company code in question.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes permissions for the specific company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have general permissions but lacks specific permissions for the company code they are trying to access.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow changes in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FR061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorization for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Look for the authorization object related to the company code (e.g., F_BKPF_BLA, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) and check if the user has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the user’s role and assign the role to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with 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 transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for financial transactions in SAP, especially those related to company codes.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user and role management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 and resolve the authorization issue causing the FR061 error message.