How To Fix /PM0/ABJ_MSG169 - Missing authorization for maintaining financial periods

/PM0/ABJ_MSG169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABJ_MSG -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Missing authorization for maintaining financial periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG169 - Missing authorization for maintaining financial periods ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG169 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization to maintain financial periods in the system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or function related to financial period management without the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary authorization object that allows them to maintain financial periods. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the required authorization object for financial period maintenance.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions.
  User Profile Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct profile that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization