How To Fix GLE_MCA398 - Authorization check failed for company code: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Authorization check failed for company code: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA398 - Authorization check failed for company code: &1 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA398, which states "Authorization check failed for company code: &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform an action related to a specific company code in the SAP system. This error is commonly encountered in the context of financial transactions, such as posting documents or executing reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization for the specified company code. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include access to the company code in question.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain users or roles.
  Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that have not been properly updated or assigned can lead to this error.
  
  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 the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required company code.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for the company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_APR (Vendor Master), to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to company codes and financial transactions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the GLE_MCA398 error message.