How To Fix O1258 - No authorization for exchange with type & and company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 258

• Message text: No authorization for exchange with type & and company code &

INCLUDE 'NA_NO_AUTHORIZATION'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1258 - No authorization for exchange with type & and company code & ?

  The SAP error message O1258 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an exchange (such as a transaction or operation) for a specific exchange type and company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as those involving foreign currency exchanges or intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects that are necessary to perform the transaction for the specified exchange type and company code.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain exchange types or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.) for the specific exchange type and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial transactions in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O1258 error and implement a solution to resolve it.