How To Fix FI191 - You have no authorization for FM area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 191

• Message text: You have no authorization for FM area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI191 - You have no authorization for FM area & ?

  The SAP error message FI191, which states "You have no authorization for FM area &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to a Funds Management (FM) area for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to post transactions, view reports, or access specific functionalities within the Funds Management module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific FM area.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes access to the FM area in question.
  FM Area Configuration: The FM area may not be properly configured or linked to the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects for the FM area.
  Common authorization objects related to Funds Management include:
  
  F_FMBP_BER: Authorization for budget management.
  F_FMBP_FM: Authorization for funds management area.
  F_FMBP_FM_A: Authorization for specific FM area activities.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FI191 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the Funds Management area.