How To Fix IDCN438 - No authority to display adjustment document for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 438

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN438 - No authority to display adjustment document for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message IDCN438 "No authority to display adjustment document for company code &1" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view adjustment documents for a specific company code in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to view adjustment documents for the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or document type.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing certain company codes due to organizational policies or system configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the adjustment documents, such as F_BKPF_BES (for document types) and F_BKPF_BUK (for company codes).
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's role to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant transaction codes that allow viewing adjustment documents (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Management: Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions and compliance requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or a deeper analysis of the system configuration.