How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT793 - Authorization checking on bank account number &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 793

• Message text: Authorization checking on bank account number &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT793 - Authorization checking on bank account number &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT793 indicates that there is an authorization issue related to the bank account number specified in the transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or Bank Account Management (BAM) module, where users are trying to access or modify bank account details without the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to perform the action on the specified bank account. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that grant access to the bank account management functions.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to bank account management may not be configured correctly for the user.
  Account-Specific Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the bank account that limit access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary roles assigned in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user profile in transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for bank account management.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_BKPF_BKA, F_BKPF_BK1, etc.) to ensure that the user has the required permissions for the bank account in question.
  You can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization checks failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create new roles that include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Bank Account Management for any specific configurations or known issues that might be relevant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) to manage user roles and check authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues in Bank Account Management.
  Security Team: Collaborate with your SAP security team to ensure that the authorization model aligns with your organization’s policies and that users have the appropriate access levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT793.