How To Fix FI_E238 - No authorization for derivation strategy &1, activity &2, auth. obj. &3

FI_E238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

• Message text: No authorization for derivation strategy &1, activity &2, auth. obj. &3

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FI_E238 - Details

• The SAP error message FI_E238 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to a derivation strategy in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or process that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the derivation strategy specified in the error message.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object mentioned in the error message is not assigned to the user's role or profile.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations for the activity they are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the derivation strategy or the authorization checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles