How To Fix FI_E216 - You do not have authorization to display derivation strategy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 216

• Message text: You do not have authorization to display derivation strategy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E216 - You do not have authorization to display derivation strategy &1 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E216 "You do not have authorization to display derivation strategy &1" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to view a specific derivation strategy in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access configuration settings or when executing certain transactions that involve derivation strategies.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to view or access the specified derivation strategy.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or object.
  Missing Authorization Object: The authorization object related to the derivation strategy may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the derivation strategy.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_SKA1_AKT, F_SKA1_BER) to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions. You can do this by using transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see what authorization checks failed.
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user does not have the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This typically requires the involvement of a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions to manage user roles.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user's roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user roles or SUIM (User Information System) to analyze authorizations.
  Authorization Trace: Use transaction code ST01 to perform an authorization trace to identify which specific authorization checks are failing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues related to derivation strategies.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.