How To Fix GLE_MCA400 - Authorization check failed for company code &1, posting date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Authorization check failed for company code &1, posting date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA400 - Authorization check failed for company code &1, posting date &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA400 indicates that there is an authorization check failure for a specific company code and posting date. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a financial transaction (like posting a journal entry) but lacks the necessary authorizations for the specified company code or the date of the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the company code specified in the transaction.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_BKPF_BLA, F_BKPF_BER, etc.) may not be assigned to the user's role.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from posting to certain company codes based on their role or profile.
  Posting Date Restrictions: There may be restrictions on posting to certain periods or dates, which could be defined in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorizations for the relevant company code.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization object failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the company code and posting date.
  Posting Period Configuration: Check the configuration for posting periods in transaction OB52 to ensure that the posting date is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or adjust the posting date.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for any specific configurations that may affect authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OB52: Change View "Posting Periods": Overview
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to financial postings, such as F_BKPF_BLA (Authorization for Document Type) and F_BKPF_BER (Authorization for Company Code).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization failure and implement the necessary changes to resolve the issue.