How To Fix GU289 - No authorization for ledger &, rec type &, version &, global comp. &

GU289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 289

• Message text: No authorization for ledger &, rec type &, version &, global comp. &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The data is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Obtain authorization for the following object:
G_REPO_GLO Special Purpose Ledger - local reporting (global company)
with activity 27 (Display summary records)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU289 - No authorization for ledger &, rec type &, version &, global comp. & ?

  The SAP error message GU289 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific ledger, record type, version, or global company. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or when trying to access specific financial data in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified ledger, record type, version, or global company.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the financial data they are trying to view.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain ledgers or financial data based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  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