How To Fix FMKU164 - No authorization for FM area &1 authorization group &2 activity &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 164

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

What causes this issue?

In FM area &V1&, you do not have authorization for authorization group
&V2& 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 &V4&).
For further information, see the authorization data using transaction
<DS:TRAN.SU53>SU53</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU164 - No authorization for FM area &1 authorization group &2 activity &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMKU164 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action in the context of a Funds Management (FM) area. The message provides details about the FM area, authorization group, and the activity that the user is trying to perform.
  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 and authorization group.
  Authorization Group Restrictions: The authorization group associated with the FM area may have restrictions that prevent the user from performing the action.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the FM area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMKU164 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check results. This will show which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's profile and check the assigned roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the FM area and authorization group.
  If the roles are missing, you may need to assign the correct roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the authorization objects in the roles to include the required authorizations for the FM area and authorization group.
  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. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  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 action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects. For Funds Management, relevant authorization objects may include F_MF_AREA, F_MF_AUTH_GRP, and others related to FM activities.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Display Authorization Check) for managing user authorizations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing authorizations in the context of Funds Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FMKU164 error.