How To Fix FMKU163 - No authorization for FM area &1 version &2 budget categ. &4 activity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No authorization for FM area &1 version &2 budget categ. &4 activity &3

What causes this issue?

In FM area &V1&, you do not have authorization for budget version &V2&
and budget category &V4& for activity &V3&

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 (authority object F_FMBU_VER).
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 FMKU163 - No authorization for FM area &1 version &2 budget categ. &4 activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMKU163 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform an action related to a specific Funds Management (FM) area, version, budget category, and activity. This error typically arises in the context of budget control and financial management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations for the specified FM area, version, budget category, or activity.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that restrict access based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMKU163 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that they have the necessary authorizations for the FM area, version, budget category, and activity.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify their authorization profile or role to include the necessary permissions. This may involve adding the relevant authorization objects related to Funds Management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or profiles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the authorizations seem correct, review the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that there are no restrictions that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Funds Management include F_FMBK_AKT (Budget Control) and F_FMBK_BUD (Budget Management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) and FMBB (Budgeting) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and Funds Management configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMKU163 error and implement a solution to resolve it.