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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 specialist" role to the user. This typically requires administrative access.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization.
  
  
  
  Role Configuration:
  
  If the role is present but not functioning as expected, review the role configuration in transaction PFCG.
  Ensure that the role has the necessary authorizations for creating funded programs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After assigning the role or making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Attempt to create the funded program again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to budget management and funded programs.
  Support: If issues persist, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create a funded program in SAP.