How To Fix FAA_MD087 - You don't have authorization for segment &1

FAA_MD087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 087

• Message text: You don't have authorization for segment &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD087 - You don't have authorization for segment &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD087, which states "You don't have authorization for segment &1," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when a user attempts to access or modify a segment of asset data for which they do not have the necessary authorization.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access or modify the specified asset segment.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_SKA1_AKT, F_SKA1_BER, etc.) may not be properly assigned to the user's role.
  Segment-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions in place for certain segments of asset data that limit access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_MD087 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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.
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