How To Fix FCOM_MONITOR002 - No authorization for object &1 and cost element &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MONITOR - Messages for Variance Monitor

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No authorization for object &1 and cost element &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR002 - No authorization for object &1 and cost element &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR002 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific object and cost element when trying to access certain functionalities in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error typically arises in the context of financial monitoring or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user to access the specified cost element or object. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the cost element in question.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization object related to cost elements may have restrictions that prevent the user from accessing certain cost elements.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required financial data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant authorization objects for cost elements.
  If the user is missing roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects related to cost elements (e.g., K_CCA for cost center accounting).
  Ensure that the cost element in question is included in the authorization object settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP that pertain to financial transactions, such as K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) and K_CELEM (Cost Element).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to authorization management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FCOM_MONITOR002 error.