How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT029 - You are not authorized to create accounts for the selected area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: You are not authorized to create accounts for the selected area.

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to create accounts for the selected company code,
profit center, business area, or segment.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to check your authorization in the
selected area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT029 - You are not authorized to create accounts for the selected area. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT029 indicates that a user is not authorized to create accounts for a specific area within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or the SAP Financial Accounting module, particularly when dealing with account management or account creation processes.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user role to create accounts in the specified area.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for account creation.
  Area Restrictions: The area in which the user is trying to create accounts may have specific restrictions or configurations that limit access.
  
  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 PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for account creation are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user’s roles to include the required permissions. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to account creation.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Review Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the area in which the user is trying to create accounts is configured correctly and does not have any restrictions that would prevent account creation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or configurations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to account management in SAP include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_AKT: Authorization for account types.
  F_BKPF_BER: Authorization for company codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on user roles and authorizations in the context of your specific SAP module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.