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

CMCB_MSG316 - Overview

• 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