How To Fix FINS_ML_MIG046 - You are not authorized to execute the migration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_MIG - Messages for S/4HANA Material Ledger Migration

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You are not authorized to execute the migration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG046 - You are not authorized to execute the migration ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG046 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute a migration process, typically related to the migration of data in the context of SAP S/4HANA or other financial migration scenarios. This error can arise due to insufficient authorizations assigned to the user trying to perform the migration.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations to execute the migration transaction or program.
  Missing Roles: The required roles for migration might not be assigned to the user profile.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the migration process may not be granted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include migration authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, assign the appropriate roles that include migration permissions. This may involve roles like SAP_FINS_MIGRATION or similar, depending on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects that are required for the migration process. Common objects might include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Management)
  F_FINS_MIG (Authorization for Financial Migration)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to execute the migration process again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or specific migration guides for detailed information on required roles and authorizations for the migration process you are attempting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on migration authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the migration process in SAP.