How To Fix FCC1157 - You are not authorized to assign organization unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 157

• Message text: You are not authorized to assign organization unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1157 - You are not authorized to assign organization unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCC1157, which states "You are not authorized to assign organization unit &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to organizational units (such as assigning or modifying them) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to assign or modify the specified organizational unit. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific organizational unit or the action being attempted.
  Organizational Structure: The organizational unit may have specific restrictions or settings that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required permissions for managing organizational units.
  If you are an administrator, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Unit Settings:
  
  Ensure that the organizational unit itself does not have restrictions that prevent the user from making changes. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to organizational units include S_TCODE (Transaction Code), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization), and specific objects related to the module you are working in (e.g., S_ORGXX for organizational management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.