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 (Authorization for Funds Management)
  F_FMBK_BER (Authorization for Budgeting)
  F_FMBK_FM (Authorization for Funds Management)
  F_FMBK_KO (Authorization for Company Code)
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific company codes they are trying to access.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required access.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user authorizations or PFCG (Profile Generator) to modify roles.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on authorization issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Funds Management and authorization concepts to better understand how to manage user access.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request access or understand their roles and permissions within the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FM_EXPLAIN018 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to view exceptions for the relevant company codes.