How To Fix FMCE502 - No data available for your entries (missing authorization)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCE - Cover Eligibility Messages

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No data available for your entries (missing authorization)

What causes this issue?

The system found data matching your selection, but you are not
authorized to display it.

System Response

The system could not display any data due to missing authorization.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and, if applicable, check your authorization with
your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCE502 - No data available for your entries (missing authorization) ?

  The SAP error message FMCE502 "No data available for your entries (missing authorization)" typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the data they are trying to view or manipulate. This error can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access the specific data or transaction.
  Data Restrictions: The data being accessed may be restricted based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not have access to.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered incorrect parameters or criteria that do not match any available data.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects.
  If you do not have the rights, contact your SAP security administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the input parameters you are using in the transaction or report. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to the data you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report to understand the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or input data, re-test the transaction to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the transaction you are trying to access. Common objects include F_BKPF_BLA, F_FMBL_FM, etc., depending on the module.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for managing and troubleshooting authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message FMCE502.
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations and input data, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.