How To Fix FINOC058 - You aren't authorized to process organizational change &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINOC - Organizational Changes: Backend Messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: You aren't authorized to process organizational change &1.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please contact the person responsible for granting authorizations that
you need to manage organizational changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINOC058 - You aren't authorized to process organizational change &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINOC058 indicates that a user is not authorized to process an organizational change for a specific organizational unit (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when a user attempts to make changes to organizational structures, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other related entities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the requested action on the specified organizational unit.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for organizational changes.
  Organizational Unit Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or settings in place that prevent certain users from making changes to particular organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorizations for processing organizational changes.
  Ensure that the roles include the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES (for document management) or F_S_KNA1_AKT (for customer master data), depending on the context of the change.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or permissions, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back into the system, then attempt the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern organizational changes in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  S_TCODE (Transaction Code)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  F_BKPF_BES (for financial document changes)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization's security policies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the FINOC058 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINOC058 error and implement a solution to resolve the authorization issue.