Message type: E = Error
Message class: FH - General ledger module messages
Message number: 218
Message text: You are not authorized to lock secondary cost elements in CO area &1
You are not authorized to lock secondary cost elements in controlling
area &V1&.
INCLUDE NA_AUTH_K_CSKB OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
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FH218
- You are not authorized to lock secondary cost elements in CO area &1 ?The SAP error message FH218 indicates that a user is attempting to lock secondary cost elements in a controlling (CO) area for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This typically occurs when a user tries to perform actions related to cost element accounting that require specific permissions.
Cause: The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to lock secondary cost elements in the specified controlling area. This can happen due to: Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object for locking secondary cost elements. Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required permissions.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the authorization profiles that restrict access to certain cost elements.
Solution: To resolve the FH218 error, you can take the following steps: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which
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