How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA318 - You are not authorized to copy change request &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 318

• Message text: You are not authorized to copy change request &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA318 - You are not authorized to copy change request &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA318 indicates that a user is not authorized to copy a change request. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when a user attempts to copy or replicate a change request for master data but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the action of copying the change request. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Change Request Status: The change request may be in a status that does not allow copying, such as being locked or already processed.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users from copying change requests.
  
  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 PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust their roles or add the required authorizations. Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  F_BKPF_BWA (Accounting Document)
  F_BKPF_BWA (Change Request)
  F_FCOM_MAST (Master Data)
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Change Request Status:
  
  Check the status of the change request to ensure it is in a state that allows copying. If it is locked or completed, you may need to unlock it or create a new change request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure there are no additional restrictions or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and change request status, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to financial master data and change requests.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FCOM_MASTERDATA318 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.