How To Fix K-774 - User &1 is not set up as a trader in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 774

• Message text: User &1 is not set up as a trader in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-774 - User &1 is not set up as a trader in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message K-774 indicates that a user (identified by &1) is not set up as a trader in the specified company code (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of controlling (CO) or when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user attempting to perform a transaction does not have the necessary configuration in the system to be recognized as a trader for the specified company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing User Setup: The user has not been assigned the role of a trader in the company code.
  Incorrect User Master Data: The user master data may not be correctly maintained, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured to recognize the user as a trader.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K-774 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the user ID (&1) and check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include trader responsibilities for the specified company code (&2).
  
  
  
  Assign Trader Role:
  
  If the user is not assigned the trader role, you may need to assign the appropriate role that includes trader permissions for the company code.
  This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the company code in transaction code OBY6 (Edit Company Code Data).
  Ensure that the company code is set up correctly and that the user is recognized as a trader.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance. They can help verify the user’s roles and authorizations and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  OBY6 - Edit Company Code Data
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may be required for trader roles, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) or F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles and company code configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K-774 error and ensure that the user is properly set up as a trader in the specified company code.