How To Fix GU288 - No authorization for ledger &, record type &, version &, CC &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 288

• Message text: No authorization for ledger &, record type &, version &, CC &

What causes this issue?

You tried to display data for the above combination but do not have
authorization for these records.

System Response

The data is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Obtain authorization for the following object:
G_REPO_LOC Special Purpose Ledger - Local reporting (company code) with
activity 27 (Display summary records)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU288 - No authorization for ledger &, record type &, version &, CC & ?

  The SAP error message GU288 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific ledger, record type, version, or cost center (CC) in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or controlling modules where access to certain financial data is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified ledger, record type, version, or cost center.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include access to the specific financial data they are trying to view or manipulate.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain ledgers or cost centers based on organizational policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the ledger, record type, version, and cost center.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects, such as F_LFA1_AKT for vendor master data or F_BKPF_BES for accounting documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back into the system to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial data in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_LFA1_AKT: Authorization for vendor master data.
  F_CCA1_AKT: Authorization for cost center accounting.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure access.
  
  
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there have been any recent changes to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GU288 error and implement a solution to grant the necessary authorizations to the user.