How To Fix FKK_CM248 - You are not authorized for unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_CM -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: You are not authorized for unit &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_CM248 - You are not authorized for unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKK_CM248 ("You are not authorized for unit &1") typically occurs in the context of the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific unit (e.g., a business unit, company code, or organizational unit) identified by the placeholder "&1".
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization for the specified unit. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain actions are restricted based on organizational units, and the user’s profile does not align with these restrictions.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the unit in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the unit are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the appropriate roles or adjust the existing roles to include the required authorizations for the unit.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue yourself, escalate the matter to your SAP security team. They can analyze the authorization objects and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to FI-CA may include F_KK_FRE (Authorization for Contract Accounts) and others that pertain to the specific actions the user is trying to perform.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for details on the specific roles and authorizations required for different units within the FI-CA module.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FKK_CM248 error.