How To Fix FCC1616 - You are not authorized to run the upgrade monitor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 616

• Message text: You are not authorized to run the upgrade monitor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1616 - You are not authorized to run the upgrade monitor ?

  The SAP error message FCC1616, which states "You are not authorized to run the upgrade monitor," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the upgrade monitor does not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned to their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations to execute the upgrade monitor transaction.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for upgrade activities.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the upgrade monitor.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCC1616 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 and enter the user ID to check the roles assigned to the user. Ensure that the user has roles that include access to the upgrade monitor.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them. Common roles that might be required include:
  
  SAP_ALL (for full access, but use with caution)
  Specific upgrade-related roles (e.g., roles related to system administration or upgrade management).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team. They can help identify and assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, log out and log back in, then attempt to access the upgrade monitor again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on user roles and authorizations related to system upgrades.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCC1616 error and gain access to the upgrade monitor.