How To Fix FCOM_EXP056 - Maintenance authorization for cost center &1 for user &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_EXP - EXP: Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Maintenance authorization for cost center &1 for user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_EXP056 - Maintenance authorization for cost center &1 for user &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_EXP056 indicates that a user does not have the necessary maintenance authorization for a specific cost center. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action (like posting or changing data) related to a cost center for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the appropriate authorization roles assigned to access or modify the specified cost center.
  Cost Center Locking: The cost center may be locked for maintenance by another user or due to specific settings in the system.
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to cost center maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the cost center.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the cost center in question.
  
  
  
  Cost Center Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is not locked for maintenance. You can check this in transaction KS03 (Display Cost Center) to see if it is active and not restricted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (like K_CCACTVT for cost center activity) to ensure that the user has the necessary activity authorizations (like create, change, display).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  K_CCACTVT: Cost Center Activity
  K_CCACTVT: Cost Center Authorization
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to cost center authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.