How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE251 - You do not have authorization in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 251

• Message text: You do not have authorization in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE251 - You do not have authorization in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE251 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific company code in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action or access data related to a company code for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified company code.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to the required company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: There may be restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain company codes based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Look for authorization objects related to company codes, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_APR (Vendor Master).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the company code.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Each authorization is linked to an authorization object that defines the access rights.
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the company code and eliminate the error message.