How To Fix FI023 - No authorization for FM area & commitment item & action &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 023

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI023 - No authorization for FM area & commitment item & action & ?

  The SAP error message FI023 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific Funds Management (FM) area, commitment item, and action type. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where funds management is involved, such as budget control or commitment tracking.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile for the specified FM area, commitment item, or action.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific FM area or commitment item.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_SKA1, F_FMBP, etc.) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Transaction Type: The action being attempted may not be permitted for the user's role or profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for the FM area and commitment item.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to user roles or authorizations for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to Funds Management, such as:
  
  F_FMBP: Budget Control
  F_SKA1: Master Data for Cost Centers
  F_FM_AREA: Funds Management Area
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI023 error and implement a solution to resolve it.