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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 and profiles using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include access to the required ledger and record types.
  This can be done by a security administrator or someone with the appropriate authorization to manage user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the ledgers and financial reporting are correctly set up to allow access based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_BKPF_BLA: Authorization for Document Types
  F_BKPF_BER: Authorization for Company Codes
  F_BKPF_GRP: Authorization for Groups
  F_BKPF_VERS: Authorization for Versions
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the GU289 error message.