How To Fix OB432 - &1 is not authorized to create an entry for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 432

• Message text: &1 is not authorized to create an entry for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB432 - &1 is not authorized to create an entry for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message OB432 indicates that a user is not authorized to create an entry for a specific company code. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to create entries for the specified company code. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that limit who can create entries.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which 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, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required permissions for the company code in question.
  If you are an administrator, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to company codes include F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BWA (Company Code).
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  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 resolve the OB432 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create entries for the specified company code.