How To Fix FCMLHELP006 - No authorization to view data of valuation area &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCMLHELP - HelpDesk

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No authorization to view data of valuation area &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCMLHELP006 - No authorization to view data of valuation area &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCMLHELP006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to view data for a specific valuation area in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling modules where valuation areas are used to manage and evaluate financial data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific valuation area indicated by &1. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow access to the valuation area.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes access to the required valuation area.
  Valuation Area Configuration: The valuation area may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCMLHELP006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorization objects are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the valuation area.
  Common authorization objects related to financial data include F_BKPF_BLA, F_BKPF_BUK, and F_FCML_VAL.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that provide access to the relevant valuation areas. This may involve working with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial data and valuation areas.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FCMLHELP006 error.