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

FAA_MD086 - Overview

• 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