How To Fix FMCE501 - Missing authorization for displaying some FM account assignments

FMCE501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Missing authorization for displaying some FM account assignments

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to display the data of at least one of
the selected cover groups.

System Response

If you have no authorization to display any budget or posting address
linked to a selected cover group, then the cover group is not displayed.
If you have the authorization to display at least one budget or posting
address linked to a selected cover group, then the cover group is
displayed. However, the values of the columns <LS>Consumable Budget</>
and <LS>Consumed Budget</> remain zero for the cover group, and only the
budget or posting addresses of this cover group are displayed for which
you have authorization.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE501 - Missing authorization for displaying some FM account assignments ?

  The SAP error message FMCE501 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorization to display certain Fund Management (FM) account assignments. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access or view financial data related to fund management but does not have the required permissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, it may relate to missing authorizations for:
  
  Displaying fund management account assignments.
  Accessing specific funds or budget data.
  Viewing certain financial documents or reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCE501 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's assigned roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can adjust the user's authorizations using transaction code PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Add the required authorization objects related to