AA888 - No authorization for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 888

• Message text: No authorization for company code &

You do not have authorization for the function <LS>Process archive</>
for company code &V1&.
You can only carry out an archiving run if you have authorization
for the selected company codes.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA888 - No authorization for company code & ?

  The SAP error message AA888 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform actions related to a specific company code in the Asset Accounting (AA) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or modify data for a company code for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified company code.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to the required company code.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not be properly configured in the user’s profile or authorization settings.
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, 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 manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Ensure that the authorization object F_LFA1_AKT (for vendor master) or F_LFA1_BEK (for vendor master) is correctly configured to include the company code in question.
  Check the authorization fields for the relevant authorization objects to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with 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:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects related to Asset Accounting and company codes, such as F_LFA1_AKT, F_LFA1_BEK, and others.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines on user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA888 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the specified company code.