How To Fix FMMD_E085 - No authorization to display selected records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_E - Funds Management Master Data

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No authorization to display selected records

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMD_E085 - No authorization to display selected records ?

  The SAP error message FMMD_E085 ("No authorization to display selected records") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to view certain records in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced to protect sensitive data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant access to the specific records or transactions they are trying to view.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data based on organizational levels, such as company codes, plants, or other criteria that the user does not have access to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction or data they are trying to access.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify what is lacking.
  
  
  Authorization Profile Adjustment: If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the authorization profiles in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can review the user's access and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific transactions or data. Common objects include S_USER_AUTH, S_TCODE, and others depending on the module.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements in your organization.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns or specific records that are consistently causing authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FMMD_E085 error message.