How To Fix FMMD_ODATA003 - You need the budget specialist role to create a funded program.

FMMD_ODATA003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMMD_ODATA - FM Master Data OData specific messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You need the budget specialist role to create a funded program.

What causes this issue?

You're not authorized to create a funded program because you don't have
the budget specialist role assignment.

System Response

You're unable to proceed with the create operation.

How to fix this error?

Request the budget specialist role.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMMD_ODATA003 - You need the budget specialist role to create a funded program. ?

  The SAP error message FMMD_ODATA003 indicates that the user attempting to create a funded program does not have the necessary authorization, specifically the "budget specialist" role. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly enforced to ensure that only authorized personnel can perform certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Role: The user does not have the "budget specialist" role assigned in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The role may exist but is not properly configured to include the necessary authorizations for creating funded programs.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been changed, leading to the loss of required roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and check the roles assigned to the user.
  Verify if the "budget specialist" role is included in the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Assign the Required Role:
  
  If the role is missing, you will need to assign the "budget