How To Fix CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT015 - Missing authorization to activate subaccounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT - Commodity Derivative Order & Trade Execution : Sub Account

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Missing authorization to activate subaccounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT015 - Missing authorization to activate subaccounts ?

  The SAP error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT015 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization to activate subaccounts in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing financial accounts or subaccounts within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user role. In SAP, user roles and authorizations are managed through the Authorization Management system, and if a user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error when attempting to perform actions that require those permissions.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT015 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check if the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for activating subaccounts. This can be done using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Identifying the authorization objects related to subaccount management (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.).
  Adding the necessary authorizations to the role.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to activate the subaccount again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, you may need to consult with your SAP security team or system administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to subaccount management. This can help in understanding what specific permissions are needed.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and specific modules related to financial accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully activate subaccounts in SAP.