How To Fix GC391 - You do not have authorization for version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 391

• Message text: You do not have authorization for version &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC391 - You do not have authorization for version & ?

  The SAP error message GC391, which states "You do not have authorization for version &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a version of a document or data that they do not have the necessary permissions for. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in areas related to financials, controlling, or project management where different versions of data may be maintained.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified version of the document or data.
  Version Control: The version being accessed may be restricted to certain user roles or groups.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to limit access to certain versions based on user roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the version in