How To Fix GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG012 - No authority to read exchange rates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG - Messages for GL Enhancement: Currency Conversion

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authority to read exchange rates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG012 - No authority to read exchange rates ?

  The SAP error message GLE_AL_BA1_F4_MSG012 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to read exchange rates in the system. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform operations related to exchange rates in the SAP system but lacks the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations to access exchange rate data.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects related to exchange rates (e.g., F_SKA1_AKT, F_SKA1_BER, etc.) are not included in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to exchange rate data.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction