How To Fix EEDMSET213 - No authorization to change settlement units

EEDMSET213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMSET - Messages for Settlement

• Message number: 213

• Message text: No authorization to change settlement units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMSET213 - No authorization to change settlement units ?

  The SAP error message EEDMSET213 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change settlement units in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules, where settlement units are used to manage the allocation of costs and revenues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the settlement units does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user account.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict changes to settlement units based on user roles or project status.
  Document Status: The document or project may be in a status that does not allow changes to settlement units (e.g., if it is already settled or closed).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  Review the user’s roles