How To Fix GLE_GENERAL_AL001 - You have no authorization to display FI documents/balances in co. code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_GENERAL_AL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You have no authorization to display FI documents/balances in co. code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_GENERAL_AL001 - You have no authorization to display FI documents/balances in co. code &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_GENERAL_AL001 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display Financial Accounting (FI) documents or balances for a specific company code in SAP. This is a common issue that can arise due to missing authorizations in the user's role or profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for viewing FI documents or balances in the specified company code.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to other company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has a role that includes the necessary authorizations for FI document display.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for FI are typically F_BKPF_BLA (for document display) and F_BKPF_BUK (for company code authorization).
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing role or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test Authorization:
  
  After making changes, test the user's access to ensure that they can now view the FI documents and balances for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform in the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in Financial Accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLE_GENERAL_AL001 error and grant the necessary access to the user.