How To Fix IDCN198 - You are not authorized to display documents in Company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: You are not authorized to display documents in Company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN198 - You are not authorized to display documents in Company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message IDCN198, which states "You are not authorized to display documents in Company code &1," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view documents related to a specific company code in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access documents for the specified company code.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for the company code in question.
  Company Code Restrictions: There may be restrictions set up in the system that limit access to certain company codes based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects for the specific company code.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include S_BC_400, S_BC_500, or S_BC_600, depending on the specific transaction or document type being accessed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, the user should log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. They can then attempt to access the documents again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to company codes and document types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly assign permissions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the authorization setup in the system.