How To Fix FI021 - No authorization for FM area & fund & activity &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization for FM area & fund & activity &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI021 - No authorization for FM area & fund & activity & ?

  The SAP error message FI021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific Funds Management (FM) area, fund, and activity. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where funds management is involved, such as budget control or commitment management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specified FM area, fund, or activity.
  Incorrect User Roles: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the FM area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Funds Management module that restrict access to certain funds or activities.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may be trying to access a fund or activity that does not exist or is not valid for the FM area specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI021 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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the relevant FM area, fund, and activity.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the FM area and fund.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that the FM area, fund, and activity are correctly set up and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Verify that the fund and activity codes being used are correct and valid for the specified FM area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  FMAVCR01: Check Availability Control
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for Funds Management may include:
  
  F_FMBP_BUD: Budget Management
  F_FMBP_FND: Fund Management
  F_FMBP_ACT: Activity Management
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FI021 error in SAP.