How To Fix FI020 - No authorization for FM area & action &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No authorization for FM area & action &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI020 - No authorization for FM area & action & ?

  The SAP error message FI020 ("No authorization for FM area & action &") typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) within the SAP system. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action in a particular Funds Management area.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified FM area or action. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The FM area may not be properly configured in the authorization objects.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the FM area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required authorizations for the FM area and actions.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the FM area you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for Funds Management typically include F_SFMB_AKT (FM Area Authorization) and F_SFMB_FM (FM Document Authorization). Ensure that these objects are correctly configured in the user's roles.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.