How To Fix FMKU189 - No authorization for certain FM Account Assignments activity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKU - FM budgeting, kernel utilities

• Message number: 189

• Message text: No authorization for certain FM Account Assignments activity &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKU189 - No authorization for certain FM Account Assignments activity &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMKU189 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity related to Funds Management (FM) account assignments. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specific Funds Management activity.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the FM account assignments.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on organizational units or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the missing authorizations.
  This transaction will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for FM account assignments.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG to manage roles and authorization profiles.
  
  
  
  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 adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations 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, such as F_SKA1_AKT (for account assignment) and others that may be relevant to the specific activity.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management in SAP.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns or repeated issues with other users encountering similar authorization problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FMKU189 error message.