How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES685 - You are not authorized to change status of financial plan header

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: You are not authorized to change status of financial plan header

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES685 - You are not authorized to change status of financial plan header ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES685 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the status of a financial plan header. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning and budgeting within SAP, where specific authorizations are required to perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization roles or permissions to change the status of the financial plan header.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to financial planning.
  Object Level Authorization: The user may have general access but lacks specific object-level authorizations for the financial planning module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 to view the user profile.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial planning functions. Common objects include:
  
  F_SKA1_AKT (Authorization for Financial Accounting)
  F_SKA1_FRE (Authorization for Financial Planning)
  F_SKA1_BUD (Authorization for Budgeting)
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Testing: After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PFCG (Profile Generator) for role management and SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the processes and authorizations required for financial planning tasks to minimize authorization-related errors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and adjusting authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.