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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to write-off approvals include:
  
  F_MCA_AUTH (for write-off authorization)
  F_MCA_DOC (for document-related authorizations)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity codes (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change, 03 for display, 06 for approve).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the error message and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to refresh their authorizations, and then attempt to approve the write-off document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA2071 error and enable the user to approve the write-off document successfully.