How To Fix FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE021 - You are not authorized to update data in controlling area &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You are not authorized to update data in controlling area &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE021 - You are not authorized to update data in controlling area &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE021 indicates that a user is attempting to update data in a controlling area for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This error typically arises in the context of financial controlling (CO) modules when users try to perform actions that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to update data in the specified controlling area.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the controlling area in question.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or assign them a new role that includes the required permissions for the controlling area.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to controlling area updates (e.g., K_AUSW for controlling area authorization).
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Verify if there are any specific settings or restrictions in the controlling area that might be affecting user access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as K_AUSW (Authorization for Controlling Area) and K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) that govern access to controlling area data.
  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 resolve the error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to update data in the controlling area.