How To Fix FICA_CD017 - You are not authorized to open and close cash desks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_CD - FI-CA: Cash Desk/Cash Journal

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You are not authorized to open and close cash desks

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What causes this issue?

You can only perform the function Open and Close Cash Desks if you are
the branch manager for branch &V1&.

System Response

Error message; you cannot carry out the required function.

How to fix this error?

If you need this function for your activity, inform system
administration so that the role of branch manager can be assigned to you
for branch &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_CD017 - You are not authorized to open and close cash desks ?

  The SAP error message FICA_CD017, which states "You are not authorized to open and close cash desks," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of opening or closing cash desks in the SAP system. This is a common issue in environments where strict access controls are enforced for financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to perform cash desk operations.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or activities related to cash desk management.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow access to cash desk functions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current authorization roles in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should review and modify the user's roles.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for cash desk operations (e.g., F_KKZ_01, F_KKZ_02, etc.).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user needs to perform cash desk operations regularly, consider assigning them to a role that includes cash desk management capabilities.
  Ensure that the role is properly configured in the role maintenance transaction (PFCG).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the cash desk opening and closing functions again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Security Policies: Ensure that any changes made comply with your organization's security policies and procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or a functional consultant for further investigation.