How To Fix MDIF851 - You are not authorized to write data into exchange rate table.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDIF - Treasury Market Data Message Class (TMDMC)

• Message number: 851

• Message text: You are not authorized to write data into exchange rate table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDIF851 - You are not authorized to write data into exchange rate table. ?

  The SAP error message MDIF851, which states "You are not authorized to write data into exchange rate table," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to the exchange rate table but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in finance and controlling.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to modify the exchange rate table (TCURR).
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or table in question.
  Transaction Code: The user may be using a transaction code that requires higher-level permissions than they currently possess.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations for the exchange rate table.
  If you do not have the rights, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you need to perform this action regularly, request additional authorizations from your SAP security team. Specify the transaction codes and tables you need access to.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the exchange rate table is correctly configured and that there are no additional restrictions set at the organizational level.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to exchange rates include:
  
  OB08: Maintain exchange rates.
  TCURR: Table for exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_TCURR_T: Authorization for exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to exchange rate maintenance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing exchange rates and the associated authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDIF851 error and gain the necessary access to modify the exchange rate table.