How To Fix FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX048 - You are not authorized to execute this report.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX - Central Finance: Deferred Taxes

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute this report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX048 - You are not authorized to execute this report. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX048 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a specific report related to tax determination or financial reporting in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Central Finance environments.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the report.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary transaction codes or reports.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects for executing the report may not be included in the user's role.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the report in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the report. Common objects related to financial reporting include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document)
  F_FBCO_BER (Cost Center Accounting)
  F_FI_DOC (Financial Document)
  
  
  Ensure that these objects are included in the user’s role with the correct activity (e.g., display, change).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to execute the report again to verify if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and role configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the FINS_CFIN_DEFTAX048 error message.