How To Fix FI262 - No authorization for changing & in FM area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 262

• Message text: No authorization for changing & in FM area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI262 - No authorization for changing & in FM area & ?

  The SAP error message FI262 ("No authorization for changing & in FM area &") typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a financial management (FM) area in SAP but lacks the necessary authorization. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to specific functions within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to change data in the specified FM area.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_FMBK_FM) is not assigned to the user's role or profile.
  FM Area Restrictions: The FM area may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from making changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations for the FM area.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Check the authorization objects related to Financial Management (FM) in transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) immediately after the error occurs. This will show which specific authorization was missing.
  
  
  Modify User Roles: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles, 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.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the security team for specific details on the required authorizations for the FM area in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Financial Management include:
  
  F_FMBK_FM: Authorization for budget management.
  F_FMBT_FM: Authorization for budget transfers.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not authorized to change user roles or if you are unsure about the required authorizations, contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FI262 error and implement a solution to resolve it.