How To Fix FMPEP013 - The activity is not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMPEP - Use for the Mulitple Budget Entry Transaction in BCS

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The activity is not authorized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMPEP013 - The activity is not authorized ?

  The SAP error message FMPEP013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific activity within the Financial Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to the activity they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on organizational units, document types, or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the relevant role containing the necessary authorizations is included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization object is missing.
  This will provide insight into what specific permission is lacking.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, 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 error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the FM module, such as F_MF_BUD (Budget Management) or F_MF_FRE (Funds Management).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to understand the structure and requirements.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMPEP013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.