How To Fix FIN_CS_MESSAGE061 - You are not authorized to &1 consolidation chart of accounts &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CS_MESSAGE - Cloud Consolidation Message Class

• Message number: 061

• Message text: You are not authorized to &1 consolidation chart of accounts &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE061 - You are not authorized to &1 consolidation chart of accounts &2. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CS_MESSAGE061 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific consolidation chart of accounts. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Financial Consolidation or SAP S/4HANA Finance when a user attempts to perform actions related to a consolidation chart of accounts for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to access the specified consolidation chart of accounts.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the authorization objects related to financial consolidation.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include access to the consolidation chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the consolidation chart of accounts. This may involve working with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the consolidation chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific roles and authorizations required for financial consolidation tasks.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in financial consolidation.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the necessary processes and understand the importance of having the correct authorizations for their roles.
  Audit and Compliance: Regularly audit user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with internal policies and to prevent unauthorized access.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.