How To Fix GG056 - You do not have authorization to change global company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: You do not have authorization to change global company &

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to change global company &V1&.

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 global companies, you must obtain the necessary
authorization for object 'G_880_GRMP'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG056 - You do not have authorization to change global company & ?

  The SAP error message GG056, which states "You do not have authorization to change global company &," typically indicates that the user attempting to make changes does not have the necessary authorization to modify the specified global company settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the action. This could be due to missing roles or permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for changing global company settings.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on certain company codes or global companies, preventing them from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role. Common authorization objects related to company settings include:
  
  S_TCODE: Transaction code authorization
  S_COMP: Company code authorization
  S_USER_AUTH: User authorization
  
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Security Audits: Regularly conduct security audits to ensure that users have the appropriate level of access based on their job functions.
  Training: Provide training for users on how to request additional authorizations if they encounter similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP Basis team or consult with SAP support for further assistance.