How To Fix FMBWB057 - No authorization for reversing the selected document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBWB - Budgeting Workbench

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No authorization for reversing the selected document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBWB057 - No authorization for reversing the selected document ?

  The SAP error message FMBWB057 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to reverse a selected document in the Financial Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to reverse a financial document, such as a budget or commitment, but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations to perform document reversals in the FM module.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for reversal, although this is less common for this specific error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict certain users from reversing documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorization checks failed.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to document reversal in the FM module. Common authorization objects include:
  
  F_FMB_BUD (Budget Management)
  F_FMB_DOK (Document Management)
  
  
  If the user does not have the required authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should update the user’s roles accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team to request the necessary authorizations. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the document you are trying to reverse is eligible for reversal. Check if it is in a status that allows for such actions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration settings related to document reversals. This may require the involvement of an SAP consultant or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check and modify user roles)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.