How To Fix FMCA2068 - You are not authorized to approve the write-off document &1

FMCA2068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA2 - PSCD: Messages for Document Interface

• Message number: 068

• Message text: You are not authorized to approve the write-off document &1

What causes this issue?

You either created the write-off or it was last changed by you. You are
not allowed to approve the write-off because of the dual control
principle.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The write-off can only be approved or rejected by another processor.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMCA2068 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCA2068, which states "You are not authorized to approve the write-off document &1," typically indicates that the user attempting to approve a write-off document does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This is a common issue in systems with strict authorization controls, especially in financial modules like SAP's Funds Management (FM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to approve write-off documents. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for approval by the current user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user