How To Fix FM_PDOC_E016 - User not authorized to post with current account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_PDOC_E - Message class for Payment Directives

• Message number: 016

• Message text: User not authorized to post with current account assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM_PDOC_E016 - User not authorized to post with current account assignment ?

  The SAP error message FM_PDOC_E016 indicates that a user is not authorized to post with the current account assignment in the context of Funds Management (FM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to post a financial transaction that requires specific authorizations related to the account assignment, such as a cost center, internal order, or other financial objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile for the specific account assignment.
  Account Assignment Configuration: The account assignment may be configured in a way that restricts certain users from posting to it.
  User Role Issues: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles or profiles that grant access to the required transactions or account assignments.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions based on the user’s role or the account assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust their roles or add the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the account assignment in the Funds Management settings to ensure it allows postings from the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review the authorization objects related to Funds Management and ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user attempt the transaction again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects in SAP that pertain to Funds Management, such as F_FMBP_BER (for budget posting) and F_FMBP_FM (for funds management).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Funds Management include:
  
  FMX1: Create Budget
  FMX2: Change Budget
  FMX3: Display Budget
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to post with the current account assignment.