How To Fix FINS_SIS_BAL020 - You have no authorization for the options you have selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_SIS_BAL - Impl. of Doc. Splitting: Balances

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You have no authorization for the options you have selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_SIS_BAL020 - You have no authorization for the options you have selected. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_SIS_BAL020 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain options or functionalities within the SAP system, particularly in the context of Financial Information Systems (FIS) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary authorizations for the selected options in the transaction or report.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects required for the transaction may not be included in the user's profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the required functionalities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the options being accessed.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects were missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the relevant roles.
  
  
  
  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 error message and any relevant details from the SU53 analysis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions a user can perform within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_SIS_BAL020 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to perform their tasks.