How To Fix IDSAU021 - No authorization for & company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDSAU - Localization Saudi Arabia

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for & company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDSAU021 - No authorization for & company code ?

  The SAP error message IDSAU021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific company code. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action (such as posting a document, running a report, etc.) that requires access to a particular company code, but their user profile does not include the required authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the specified company code.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that provide access to the company code.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that limit 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 roles include the necessary authorizations for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to company codes include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to create or modify roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: SAP uses a role-based authorization concept where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations. Each authorization object can have multiple fields that define the access level.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the IDSAU021 error message.