How To Fix /SAPCE/FK_C1012 - You are not authorized to change &1 document(s) within company codes: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/FK_C1 -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You are not authorized to change &1 document(s) within company codes: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_C1012 - You are not authorized to change &1 document(s) within company codes: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/FK_C1012 indicates that a user is attempting to change a document but does not have the necessary authorization to do so within the specified company codes. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the specified document. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being locked or already posted.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary permissions for the specific company codes mentioned in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or modify existing ones to include the necessary authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) for the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the document in question. If it is locked or in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to unlock it or change its status before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial documents in SAP. This includes understanding how company codes are linked to user roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and how to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.