How To Fix FMKU162 - No authorization for FM area &1 document type &2 activity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No authorization for FM area &1 document type &2 activity &3

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization &V3& in FM area &V1& for document type &V2&
and authorization object &V4&.

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?

Ask your system administrator to give you the corresponding
authorization.
For further information, see the authorization data using transaction
<DS:TRAN.SU53>SU53</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU162 - No authorization for FM area &1 document type &2 activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMKU162 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to a Funds Management (FM) area, document type, or activity. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where proper authorization is crucial for compliance and security.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned that grant access to the specified FM area and document type.
  Incorrect Authorization Object: The authorization object related to Funds Management (FM) is not properly configured or is missing the necessary values for the user.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being accessed may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Activity Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the specific activity (e.g., create, change, display) associated with the document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMKU162 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the required FM area and document type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_SKA1_AKT, F_FMBT_BER, etc.) to ensure that the user has the correct values assigned for the FM area, document type, and activity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  If the document type has specific restrictions, ensure that the user meets the criteria set for that document type.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Funds Management to understand the permissions required.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in Funds Management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation and resolution.