How To Fix FMCF403 - You are not allowed to close value type &1 in FM area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCF -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: You are not allowed to close value type &1 in FM area &2

What causes this issue?

You are not allowed to close open items in FM area &V2& for value type
&V1& in the commitment budget and/or payment budget because of the
update profile settings selected or the Customizing settings for
closing operations in Funds Management.

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?

If you want to close open items for this value type, you must ensure
that your system administrator makes the corresponding changes to the
Customizing settings (update profile or closing operations).

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCF403 - You are not allowed to close value type &1 in FM area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMCF403 indicates that a user is attempting to close a value type in a Funds Management (FM) area for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error typically arises when a user tries to perform a closing operation on a value type that is restricted or not allowed based on the configuration or user roles.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to close the specified value type in the given FM area.
  Configuration Settings: The value type may be configured in such a way that it cannot be closed in the specified FM area.
  Value Type Status: The value type may be in a status that does not allow it to be closed (e.g., it may be locked or already closed).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform closing operations on the specified value type and FM area.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user's authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the value type in the Funds Management area. Ensure that the value type is set up to allow closing operations.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Check Value Type Status:
  
  Ensure that the value type is not already closed or locked. If it is, you may need to unlock it or take appropriate actions to change its status before attempting to close it again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Funds Management and the specific value type you are working with. This may provide additional insights into restrictions or requirements for closing operations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for Funds Management, such as FMX1 (Create Value Type) or FMX2 (Change Value Type), which may help in reviewing configurations.
  User Roles: Understand the role-based access control in your organization and how it relates to SAP authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FMCF403 or Funds Management that may provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMCF403 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.