How To Fix FAA_MD086 - You don't have authorization for profit center &1 in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 086

• Message text: You don't have authorization for profit center &1 in controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD086 - You don't have authorization for profit center &1 in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD086 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific profit center within a controlling area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to asset accounting or financial transactions that involve a profit center for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified profit center and controlling area.
  Missing or Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include access to the required profit center.
  Profit Center Configuration: The profit center may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include access to the required profit center.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects, such as K_AUSW (Authorization for Profit Center) and K_CCA (Authorization for Controlling Area).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Verify Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the profit center exists and is correctly configured in the system. You can check this using transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center) or KE53 (Display Profit Center).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or the profit center configuration, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to profit centers and controlling areas.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  KE52/KE53: Change/Display Profit Center
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_MD086 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the required profit center.