How To Fix FMCA2071 - You are not authorized to approve write-off document &1

FMCA2071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

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

What causes this issue?

The authorization for approving the write-off document with a write-off
reason is missing.

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 authorization must be defined in your profile with the activity for
approval. Contact your user administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA2071 - You are not authorized to approve write-off document &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA2071, which states "You are not authorized to approve write-off document &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to approve a write-off document but lacks the necessary authorization. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure compliance and security.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to approve write-off documents. This could be due to missing roles or insufficient permissions assigned to the user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow the user to approve it, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization check failed. This will