How To Fix FMCA_MC_ODATA054 - Validity period of user privilege exceeds the user login validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_MC_ODATA - Message class for the Multichannel oData services(PS)

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Validity period of user privilege exceeds the user login validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_MC_ODATA054 - Validity period of user privilege exceeds the user login validity period ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_MC_ODATA054 indicates that there is a mismatch between the validity period of a user privilege and the user login validity period. This typically occurs in the context of OData services and user authorizations in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  User Privilege Validity: The user privilege (authorization) has a validity period that extends beyond the allowed login period for the user. This can happen if the user has been assigned roles or privileges that are valid for a longer duration than the user's login session allows.
  User Login Validity: The user login validity period is set in the user profile and may be restricted due to security policies or configurations in the SAP system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that define the maximum validity period for user privileges, which may not align with the user's login settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Profile: Review the user profile settings in transaction SU01. Look for the "Logon Data" tab and check the "Validity" settings. Ensure that the login validity period is set appropriately.
  Review Authorizations: Use transaction PFCG to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user. Verify the validity periods of these roles and ensure they do not exceed the user's login validity.
  Adjust Validity Periods: If necessary, adjust the validity periods of either the user privileges or the user login settings to ensure they are aligned. This may involve extending the user login validity or shortening the privilege validity.
  Consult Security Policies: If the settings are governed by organizational security policies, consult with your security team to ensure compliance while making necessary adjustments.
  Testing: After making changes, test the user login and access to the OData services to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations and roles work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting such issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA_MC_ODATA054 error and ensure that user privileges and login periods are properly aligned.