How To Fix FR286 - No authorization for displaying G/L acct changes in comp.code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 286

• Message text: No authorization for displaying G/L acct changes in comp.code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR286 - No authorization for displaying G/L acct changes in comp.code & ?

  The SAP error message FR286 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display changes made to General Ledger (G/L) accounts in a specific company code. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access transaction codes or reports that require specific authorizations related to G/L account changes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for viewing G/L account changes. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations assigned to the user profile.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that controls access to G/L account changes is F_BKPF_BES (for document changes) and F_BKPF_BES (for G/L account changes).
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to some company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Authorization Check: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Modify Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for displaying G/L account changes.
  Contact Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to G/L account changes include FS00 (G/L Account Master Record), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and FB03 (Display Document).
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_LFA1_APP: Authorization for vendor master data.
  F_SKA1_APP: Authorization for G/L account master data.
  
  
  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 resolve the FR286 error and gain the necessary access to view G/L account changes in the specified company code.