How To Fix FMMD_E055 - No authorization to maintain sets for budget period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No authorization to maintain sets for budget period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMD_E055 - No authorization to maintain sets for budget period ?

  The SAP error message FMMD_E055 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain sets for a budget period in the Funds Management (FM) module. This typically occurs when a user attempts to create, change, or delete budgetary control settings or budget periods without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to perform the action related to budget periods.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for maintaining budget sets.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to Funds Management may not be included in the user's profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the authorization logs to identify missing permissions.
  
  
  
  Adjust User Roles:
  
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining budget sets.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_FMBP_BUD: Budgeting - Authorization for Budgeting
  F_FMBP_SET: Budgeting - Authorization for Budget Sets
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user needs additional permissions, the security team can modify the existing roles or create new ones that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back into the system to refresh their authorizations.
  Test the functionality again to ensure the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in Funds Management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMMD_E055 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain budget sets.