How To Fix MQ456 - Currency selection termination: Error during authorization check

MQ456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Currency selection termination: Error during authorization check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ456 - Currency selection termination: Error during authorization check ?

  The SAP error message MQ456, which states "Currency selection termination: Error during authorization check," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that involves currency selection but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or manipulate currency-related data. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of currency settings in the SAP system, which could lead to authorization checks failing.
  User Role Changes: If a user's roles or authorizations were recently changed, they may have lost access to certain functionalities related to currency selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations