How To Fix CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT139 - Missing authorization for editing free characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Missing authorization for editing free characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT139 - Missing authorization for editing free characteristics ?

  The SAP error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT139 indicates that a user is attempting to edit free characteristics in the context of a specific application (often related to SAP's Controlling or Management Accounting modules) but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to edit free characteristics. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for editing free characteristics.
  If the roles are missing, you may need to assign the correct roles or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue. Common authorization objects related to free characteristics might include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the application area.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary values for these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help in adjusting the roles or authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and free characteristics to understand the requirements better.
  Training: If users frequently encounter authorization issues, consider providing training on how to manage roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message CMMFSA_SUB_ACCOUNT139.