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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Objects:
  
  Identify the authorization object related to financial period maintenance. This is typically F_BKPF_BLA or similar, depending on your specific configuration.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the user ID.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for financial period management. This may include objects related to financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to financial period maintenance include OB52 (Maintain Financial Periods) and OB29 (Define Posting Periods).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PM0/ABJ_MSG169.