How To Fix FMFG651 - No authorization for activity &1 to payment office &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 651

• Message text: No authorization for activity &1 to payment office &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG651 - No authorization for activity &1 to payment office &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMFG651 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity related to a payment office. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Funds Management (FM) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specified activity (indicated by &1) for the payment office (indicated by &2).
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_FMBP_AKT for payment office activities) is not properly configured or assigned to the user’s role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the payment office in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMFG651 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will show which authorization was missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has been assigned to a role that includes the necessary authorizations for the payment office and the specific activity.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to Funds Management and payment offices. Common objects include:
  
  F_FMBP_AKT: Authorization for payment office activities.
  F_FMBP_BUD: Authorization for budget-related activities.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing authorizations and roles.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FMFG651 error in SAP.