How To Fix FTGL038 - You are not authorized to make changes (authorization object S_FTGL_ADM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTGL -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You are not authorized to make changes (authorization object S_FTGL_ADM)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTGL038 - You are not authorized to make changes (authorization object S_FTGL_ADM) ?

  The SAP error message FTGL038 indicates that a user is not authorized to make changes due to insufficient permissions related to the authorization object S_FTGL_ADM. This object is typically associated with the authorization to manage financial transactions or settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations, but their user profile does not include the necessary permissions for the authorization object S_FTGL_ADM. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles: The user does not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Restrictions: The user may have a role, but the specific authorization for the action they are trying to perform is not included.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that have not been updated or assigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FTGL038 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 a role that includes the necessary authorizations for S_FTGL_ADM.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check result. This will show which specific authorization is missing.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and authorization objects associated with them.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorization, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role that includes the S_FTGL_ADM authorization.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user after making changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Object S_FTGL_ADM: This object is related to financial transaction management and typically includes fields that define the level of access (e.g., activity types like create, change, display).
  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 roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FTGL038 error message.