How To Fix FVD_CL_EXT037 - You do not have authorization to display or change the FI document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_CL_EXT - Message class for consumer loan functionality enhancement

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display or change the FI document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_CL_EXT037 - You do not have authorization to display or change the FI document ?

  The SAP error message FVD_CL_EXT037 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display or change a Financial Accounting (FI) document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization management, where specific permissions are required to access certain functionalities or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to view or modify the FI document.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for FI document access.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access (e.g., locked, archived).
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific company code associated with the FI document.
  
  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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should update the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) for FI document access.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that provide access to the FI documents. This may involve creating or modifying roles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the FI document. If it is locked or archived, consult with the relevant team to determine if access can be granted.
  
  
  
  Company Code Access:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant company code. This can be checked in the user’s profile or roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for FI documents, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document display/change.
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company code.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  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 error message FVD_CL_EXT037.