How To Fix GG038 - You do not have authorization to change or display company codes

GG038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change or display company codes

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change or display company code data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG038 - You do not have authorization to change or display company codes ?

  The SAP error message GG038 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change or display company codes. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BER, etc.) that governs access to company codes.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions to access or modify company codes.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on specific company codes that prevent them from viewing or editing them.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GG038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53