How To Fix GA185 - You do not have the authorization to display valuation versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 185

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to display valuation versions

What causes this issue?

As you are working with transfer prices, there are various actual
valuation versions active in your system. You want to display the
results list of one of the cycles of the assessment, distribution,
periodic reposting or indirect activity allocation.

System Response

As you do not have authorization for all valuation versions, the system
displays only the basic version.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator and contact SAP to have the
possibility of controlling your own authorizations.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA185 - You do not have the authorization to display valuation versions ?

  The SAP error message GA185, which states "You do not have the authorization to display valuation versions," typically indicates that the user attempting to access valuation versions in the system lacks the necessary authorization. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to view valuation versions. This is often related to the authorization objects for financial accounting and controlling.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the specific transaction or data related to valuation versions.
  Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  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.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. This typically involves adding the relevant authorization objects to the user’s role in transaction PFCG.
  The relevant authorization objects for valuation versions may include:
  
  F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document: Authorization for Company Code)
  K_BRAK (Cost Accounting: Authorization for Cost Center)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GA185 error and allow the user to access the valuation versions as needed.