How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT746 - Checking authorization for source system's data entries failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Checking authorization for source system's data entries failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT746 - Checking authorization for source system's data entries failed ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT746 indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks for data entries coming from a source system in the context of SAP Financial Closing cockpit or related applications. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or manipulate data for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access or modify the data from the source system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transactions or data objects.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects may not be included in the user's profile or role.
  Source System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the source system that prevent proper authorization checks.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the authorization logs to identify which specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles or profiles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects related to the source system's data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for the operations being performed and ensure they are included in the user's roles.
  Common authorization objects related to financial data might include F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module you are working with to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and roles, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects relevant to your SAP environment and the transactions being executed.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization checks in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT746.