How To Fix GG037 - You do not have authorization to change company code data

GG037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change company code data

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change company code data.

System Response

If you called up the function 'Change company code' directly, the
system switches to the display mode.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change company code data, you must obtain the necessary
authorization for object 'S_TABU_DIS'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GG037 - Details

• The SAP error message GG037, which states "You do not have authorization to change company code data," typically indicates that the user attempting to make changes to company code data lacks the necessary authorization in their user profile. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform the action related to company code data changes.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to execute.
  Profile Restrictions: The user profile may have restrictions that prevent changes to certain company codes or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and check