How To Fix FCOM_PERSONALIZATION004 - Authorization profiles 'FPB...' exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Authorization profiles 'FPB...' exist

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the entries in table FPB_PROFILES. However,
authorization profiles 'FPB...' still exist.

System Response

The entries in table FPB_PROFILES are not deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete all authorization profiles 'FPB...'. Then execute program
FPB_DELETE_PROFILES again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PERSONALIZATION004 - Authorization profiles 'FPB...' exist ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PERSONALIZATION004 indicates that there are existing authorization profiles that may conflict with the personalization settings you are trying to apply. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Financials, particularly when dealing with the Financial Planning and Budgeting (FPB) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to personalize a user interface or settings in SAP, but there are existing authorization profiles that restrict or conflict with the changes you are trying to make.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify or access certain features due to the existing profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorization Profiles:
  
  Review the existing authorization profiles that are assigned to the user. You can do this by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Identify any profiles that may restrict access to the features you are trying to personalize.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the authorization profiles to grant the required access. This may involve adding or changing authorizations in the relevant roles.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and profiles as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the authorization profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help you understand the restrictions and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the authorization profiles, test the personalization again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to authorization profiles for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the FPB module and the specific functionalities you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCOM_PERSONALIZATION004 error and successfully apply the desired personalization settings in SAP.