How To Fix ID_FI_OVF007 - You are not authorized to display company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_FI_OVF - Online validation Framework Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: You are not authorized to display company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_FI_OVF007 - You are not authorized to display company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message ID_FI_OVF007, which states "You are not authorized to display company code &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access the specified company code in the SAP system. This is a common issue related to user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object for the company code in question.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include access to the specific company code.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the financial data for that company code.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may be set up in a way that restricts access to certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the necessary roles that include access to the company code are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Look for authorization objects like F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master) that may be relevant to the company code.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes access to the required company code.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorizations for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  Test the access to the company code again to confirm that the authorization is now granted.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to company codes and financial data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations for your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message ID_FI_OVF007.