How To Fix MQ455 - Currency selection termination: No authorization for maintaining table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Currency selection termination: No authorization for maintaining table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ455 - Currency selection termination: No authorization for maintaining table &1 ?

  The SAP error message MQ455, which states "Currency selection termination: No authorization for maintaining table &1," typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to currency selection or maintenance that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This error is often encountered in the context of currency tables or settings within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to maintain the specified table (indicated by &1 in the error message). This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Table Restrictions: The specific table mentioned in the error message may have restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes or accessing it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict access to certain currency-related functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to maintain the relevant currency tables.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should update the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for maintaining the currency table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or security team to understand the specific authorizations required for the table in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Authorization check analysis.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues related to currency maintenance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has roles that include access to financial transactions and currency management, such as FI (Financial Accounting) roles.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.