How To Fix FMBPA_ESOA012 - No authorization for Budget Document &1 (Auth. object &2, Activity &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBPA_ESOA - Messages for budgeting service enabling

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No authorization for Budget Document &1 (Auth. object &2, Activity &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBPA_ESOA012 - No authorization for Budget Document &1 (Auth. object &2, Activity &3) ?

  The SAP error message FMBPA_ESOA012 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific budget document. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly when users attempt to perform actions related to budget documents without the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the specified budget document. The message provides the following details:
  
  &1: The specific budget document number that the user is trying to access.
  &2: The authorization object that is being checked.
  &3: The activity that the user is trying to perform (e.g., display, change, delete).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user and the associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the budget document.
  Ensure that the authorization object related to budget management (e.g., F_BKPF_BUD for budget documents) is included in the user's role with the appropriate activities (like display, change, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error message and the specific budget document in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. For budget management, relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  F_BKPF_BUD: Budget Document
  F_BKPF_BUD: Budget Management
  
  
  
  Activities: Common activities that may be associated with budget documents include:
  
  01: Display
  02: Change
  03: Create
  06: Delete
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the budget document in SAP.