How To Fix FCC1159 - User unauthorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 159

• Message text: User unauthorized

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to perform execution-related operations on the
tasks in this task list.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1159 - User unauthorized ?

  The SAP error message FCC1159, which states "User unauthorized," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action or access a specific function does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a transaction, report, or specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects that control access to certain transactions or data may not be satisfied for the user.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary permissions for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  If you have access, you can also use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to review and modify roles.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones to include the required permissions.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or check authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user account is active and not locked. This can also be checked in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP authorizations work is crucial. SAP uses a role-based access control model, where users are assigned roles that contain specific authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  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 FCC1159 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.