How To Fix C+618 - You are not authorized to use currency or valuation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 618

• Message text: You are not authorized to use currency or valuation &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+618 - You are not authorized to use currency or valuation & ?

  The SAP error message C+618 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific currency or valuation type in a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as posting documents or executing reports that involve currency conversion or valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to work with the specified currency or valuation type.
  Configuration Settings: The currency or valuation type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the user's role.
  Missing Master Data: The currency or valuation type may not be defined in the relevant master data (e.g., company code, controlling area).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the currency or valuation type are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the currency and valuation type in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OB08 for currency settings).
  Ensure that the currency is active and properly assigned to the relevant company codes or controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Verify that the currency or valuation type is correctly defined in the master data for the relevant financial objects (e.g., cost centers, profit centers).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on authorization objects related to currency and valuation types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for currency and valuation types may include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes to check authorizations and configurations include:
  
  SU53 (Display Authorization Check)
  PFCG (Role Maintenance)
  OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.