How To Fix FCC1318 - You are not authorized to use variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 318

• Message text: You are not authorized to use variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1318 - You are not authorized to use variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCC1318, which states "You are not authorized to use variant &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a report or transaction using a variant that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. Variants in SAP are used to store specific settings for reports or transactions, and access to these variants can be restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified variant.
  Variant Ownership: The variant may be owned by another user, and the current user does not have permission to use it.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to access the variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Variant Permissions:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can change the variant's authorization settings. This can be done in transaction SE38 or SA38 by navigating to the variant management options.
  Ensure that the variant is set to be accessible by the appropriate user groups or roles.
  
  
  
  Contact Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the variant settings, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations in your organization. They can review and adjust the authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Create a New Variant:
  
  If access to the existing variant cannot be granted, consider creating a new variant that meets your needs and ensure that it has the appropriate authorizations set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Variants may be controlled by specific authorization objects, such as S_PROGRAM (for program execution) and S_VARIANT (for variant access).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for managing users and variants.
  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 resolve the FCC1318 error and gain access to the required variant.