How To Fix FINS_CFIN_DEL_SRC004 - Not authorized in company code to perform deletion in source system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_DEL_SRC - Central Finance Source Delete Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Not authorized in company code to perform deletion in source system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_DEL_SRC004 - Not authorized in company code to perform deletion in source system. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_DEL_SRC004 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform a deletion operation in the source system for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of Central Finance (CFIN) when trying to delete financial documents or entries that are linked to a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the deletion does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in the source system for the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for deletion operations.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that prevent deletions by certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the source system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for deletion in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding authorization management to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, test the deletion operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Audit Logs:
  
  Check audit logs or change logs to see if there are any additional restrictions or configurations that might be affecting the user's ability to perform deletions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects that control access to financial transactions and deletions.
  Central Finance Documentation: Review SAP Central Finance documentation for specific guidelines on managing authorizations and roles in a Central Finance environment.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.