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

GU288 - Overview

• 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