How To Fix CMCB_MSG316 - No authorization to start cycle id &1 on area &2 and org unit &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 316

• Message text: No authorization to start cycle id &1 on area &2 and org unit &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG316 - No authorization to start cycle id &1 on area &2 and org unit &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG316 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to start a cycle for a specific cycle ID, area, and organizational unit. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a user attempts to execute a process that requires specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to execute the cycle. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Incorrect Organizational Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational unit or area that the cycle pertains to.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain cycles based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to start the cycle.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for the cycle.
  
  
  
  Organizational Unit Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational unit and area. This can be checked in the user master record (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance. They can help analyze the authorization objects and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to start the cycle again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to cycles in SAP CO or BPC. Common objects include C_TCE_CYC (for cycle authorization) and C_TCE_ORG (for organizational unit authorization).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes include:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  ST01 - System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CMCB_MSG316 error.