How To Fix IDCN436 - No authority to create adjustment document for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: No authority to create adjustment document for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN436 - No authority to create adjustment document for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message IDCN436 "No authority to create adjustment document for company code &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to create an adjustment document in a company code for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to create adjustment documents for the specified company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from performing certain actions in specific company codes due to organizational policies or system configurations.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow for the creation of adjustment documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should update the user's roles to include the required permissions for creating adjustment documents in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team to review the authorization objects related to the adjustment document creation process (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the adjustment document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SE93: Transaction codes for authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and adjustment document processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the IDCN436 error message.