FB691 - You are not authorized to output data for company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 691

• Message text: You are not authorized to output data for company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB691 - You are not authorized to output data for company code & ?

  The SAP error message FB691 indicates that a user is not authorized to output data for a specific company code. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access financial data or execute a transaction related to a company code for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specific company code. This can happen if the user’s role does not include access to that company code.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the financial data for the company code in question.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user’s profile that limit access to certain company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the relevant company code.
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects related to financial transactions (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the company code.
  Modify User Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specific company code.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial data and company codes.
  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 FB691 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the required company code.