How To Fix FIN_CFIN_MIGRATION018 - Company code &1 excluded because of missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN_MIGRATION - Migration messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Company code &1 excluded because of missing authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CFIN_MIGRATION018 - Company code &1 excluded because of missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN_MIGRATION018 indicates that a specific company code (denoted by &1) has been excluded from a migration process due to missing authorization. This typically occurs during the migration to Central Finance or when performing financial data migrations in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user executing the migration does not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the company code in question.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for authorization failures. This will show you which authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles to ensure they include the necessary authorizations for the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles. This can be done using transaction code PFCG to modify the roles and add the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, re-attempt the migration process to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Central Finance Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Central Finance migration processes for any specific requirements regarding authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_CFIN_MIGRATION018 error and successfully proceed with your migration tasks.