How To Fix FMMD_E053 - No auth. for activity &1 for fund &2 budget period &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No auth. for activity &1 for fund &2 budget period &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMD_E053 - No auth. for activity &1 for fund &2 budget period &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMMD_E053 indicates that there is no authorization for a specific activity related to a fund in a given budget period. This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) within SAP, where users are trying to perform an action that requires specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the specified activity for the fund in question.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the required permissions for the fund or budget period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the authorization objects related to Funds Management.
  Budget Period Restrictions: The budget period specified may have restrictions that prevent the user from executing the activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the fund and activity are included.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Ensure that the relevant authorization objects (e.g., F_SFEC_FM, F_SFEC_BUD) are correctly configured to allow the user to perform the required activities for the specified fund and budget period.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis/Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team to investigate further. They can help identify any configuration issues or missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Period Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions for the budget period that might be affecting the authorization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  FMX1: Create Budget
  FMX2: Change Budget
  FMX3: Display Budget
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Funds Management, as these will be critical in troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management in Funds Management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMMD_E053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.