Message type: E = Error
Message class: FM - Dunning Notices
Message number: 217
Message text: You are not authorized to & account type &
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FM217
- You are not authorized to & account type & ?The SAP error message FM217 typically indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific account type in the Financial Management (FM) module. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a transaction, create a budget, or access certain financial reports.
Cause: The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons: Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific account type they are trying to access or modify. Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required permissions for the account type. Authorization Object Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the authorization objects that govern access to specific account types, which the user does not meet.
Solution: To resolve the FM217 error, you can take the following steps: Check User Authorizations: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the
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