How To Fix FIN_CFIN_SDDOCFLOW000 - No authorization to read corresponding Central Finance FI document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN_SDDOCFLOW - Central Finance: SD document flow enhancement message

• Message number: 000

• Message text: No authorization to read corresponding Central Finance FI document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CFIN_SDDOCFLOW000 - No authorization to read corresponding Central Finance FI document ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN_SDDOCFLOW000 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read the corresponding Central Finance (CFIN) Financial Accounting (FI) document. This error typically arises in scenarios where Central Finance is implemented, and it involves the integration of financial data from different source systems into a central system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the document does not have the required authorizations assigned in the Central Finance system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or interact with the specific FI documents.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific authorization checks that the user does not meet.
  Missing Authorizations in Source System: If the document is being accessed from a source system, the user may also need appropriate authorizations in that system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for Central Finance FI documents are included.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to adjust the roles assigned to the user. This can involve adding specific authorization objects related to Central Finance and FI document access.
  Common authorization objects to check include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Header)
  F_BKPF_BUK (Authorization for Company Code)
  F_BKPF_AKT (Authorization for Document Type)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the necessary authorizations required for their roles, and provide training if needed to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to Central Finance and authorization checks.
  Central Finance Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Central Finance for best practices regarding user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FIN_CFIN_SDDOCFLOW000.