How To Fix FM_EXPLAIN018 - You are not authorized to display exceptions for these company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_EXPLAIN - Explain Dunning Decision

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You are not authorized to display exceptions for these company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_EXPLAIN018 - You are not authorized to display exceptions for these company codes ?

  The SAP error message FM_EXPLAIN018 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display exceptions for specific company codes in the context of Funds Management (FM). This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or view financial data or exceptions related to company codes for which they lack the appropriate permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to view exceptions for the specified company codes.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing certain company codes due to organizational policies or system configurations.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects related to Funds Management (FM) may not be assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Review the user’s assigned roles and profiles in the SAP system. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the relevant company codes.
  
  
  Authorization Object: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorization objects, such as:
  
  F_FMBK_AKT