How To Fix FIN_CFIN013 - You do not have authorization for customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN - Central Finance integration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You do not have authorization for customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CFIN013 - You do not have authorization for customizing ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific customizing action within the SAP system, particularly related to Financial Accounting (FI) or Central Finance (CFIN) configurations.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects in their user profile to access or modify the customizing settings.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or activity.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions for customizing financial settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIN_CFIN013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for customizing financial settings. This can be done through transaction code PFCG.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them or request that a security administrator do so.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the required authorizations are not included in the assigned roles, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects for customizing financial settings, such as F_BKPF_BES for document management or F_FI_DOC for financial documents.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or BASIS team for assistance. They can help identify and resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  
  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 the relevant authorization objects related to financial customizing. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Management)
  F_FI_DOC (Authorization for Financial Documents)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the FIN_CFIN013 error. Sometimes, specific patches or updates may address authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user roles and authorizations in the context of Financial Accounting and Central Finance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FIN_CFIN013 error.