How To Fix FCMLACC009 - No display authorization for valuation area &1 (Object K_ML_VA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCMLACC - HANA Accelerator for Material Ledger

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No display authorization for valuation area &1 (Object K_ML_VA)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCMLACC009 - No display authorization for valuation area &1 (Object K_ML_VA) ?

  The SAP error message FCMLACC009 indicates that a user does not have the necessary display authorization for a specific valuation area in the context of Material Ledger (ML) accounting. This error is related to the authorization object K_ML_VA, which controls access to valuation areas in the Material Ledger.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to access data related to a valuation area for which they do not have the appropriate display authorization. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the valuation area in question.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Valuation Area Configuration: The valuation area may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may be trying to access a valuation area that is not relevant to their role.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCMLACC009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their role to include the required authorization for the valuation area. This involves:
  
  Adding the authorization object K_ML_VA to the user’s role.
  Ensuring that the appropriate values for the valuation area are included in the authorization object.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object K_ML_VA: This object is used to control access to the Material Ledger valuation areas. It typically includes fields such as:
  
  Valuation Area
  Activity (e.g., Display)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FCMLACC009 error message.