How To Fix FMBAPI033 - Entries have not been selected because of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAPI - BAPI for Budgeting

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Entries have not been selected because of authorization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAPI033 - Entries have not been selected because of authorization ?

  The SAP error message FMBAPI033 indicates that certain entries have not been selected due to authorization issues. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or manipulate data for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the specific data or perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or data set.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that are causing the issue. This can be done by checking the documentation for the transaction or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate values assigned to these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to perform the action again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction or data access that is being restricted.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to conduct a more in-depth analysis of the authorization setup or consult with SAP support for further assistance.