How To Fix CMCB_MSG317 - No authorization to display 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: 317

• Message text: No authorization to display 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_MSG317 - No authorization to display cycle id &1 on area &2 and org unit &3 ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG317 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a specific cycle ID in a particular area and organizational unit. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) modules, where users need specific permissions to access certain data.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to view the cycle ID in the specified area and organizational unit.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific area or organizational unit.
  Profile Issues: The user’s authorization profile may not be correctly configured to include the required authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the cycle ID, area, and organizational unit.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as C_TCEV_XX (for controlling area) and C_TCEV_CY (for cycle), to ensure that the user has the necessary access rights.
  Ensure that the user has the correct values for the organizational unit and area in the authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user roles)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to controlling and project systems, as these will be crucial in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the CMCB_MSG317 error.