How To Fix FMBAS108 - No authorization for &1 value &2 activity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAS - FM applic. specific messages for Budgeting & AVC services

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No authorization for &1 value &2 activity &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS108 - No authorization for &1 value &2 activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS108 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to a particular value in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial management or budget control within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to access or modify a budget or financial object (denoted by &1 and &2) for which they lack the required authorization.
  The specific activity (denoted by &3) that the user is trying to perform is restricted due to missing authorization roles or permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBAS108 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the financial management activities they are trying to perform.
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign them the correct roles or modify existing roles to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error message and the actions the user was attempting to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects, which define the permissions for various activities. Common authorization objects related to financial management include F_BKPF_BES (for document management) and F_MBXX_BWA (for budget management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FMBAS108 error.