How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES686 - You are not authorized to change status of financial plan version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 686

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES686 - You are not authorized to change status of financial plan version ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES686 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the status of a financial plan version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Planning (FP) module, where users may need specific authorizations to perform certain actions related to financial planning versions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user role. This could be due to missing authorization objects related to financial planning.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to allow for status changes in financial planning versions.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict certain users from changing the status of financial plans.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's role to include the necessary authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to financial planning include:
  
  F_SFP_VERS (Authorization for Financial Planning Versions)
  F_SFP_AUTH (Authorization for Financial Planning Activities)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team to understand the specific authorizations required for changing the status of financial plan versions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern financial planning activities.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the current needs of the organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES686.