How To Fix FMBAPI029 - &1 documents have not been selected because of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAPI - BAPI for Budgeting

• Message number: 029

• Message text: &1 documents have not been selected because of authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAPI029 - &1 documents have not been selected because of authorization ?

  The SAP error message FMBAPI029 indicates that certain documents have not been selected due to authorization issues. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or process documents for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific documents or data objects.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or document type being accessed.
  Document Status: The documents may be in a status that is restricted based on the user's authorizations.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to certain organizational units or company codes related to the documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the documents in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the roles or create new ones that include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Test with Different User:
  
  If possible, test the same action with a user who has the appropriate authorizations to confirm that the issue is indeed related to permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific authorization objects related to the transaction or document type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the documents in question. Common objects include F_BKPF_BES for accounting documents and F_FMB_AKT for financial management.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Security Roles: Ensure that security roles are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in business processes and user responsibilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issues causing the FMBAPI029 error.