How To Fix FMSPLIT006 - Authorization failure for group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSPLIT - Rule-Based Distributions to Multiple Account Assignments

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Authorization failure for group &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSPLIT006 - Authorization failure for group &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMSPLIT006 indicates an authorization failure for a specific group, denoted by &1. This error typically occurs in the context of financial management or when dealing with specific functionalities that require certain authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of necessary authorizations for the user attempting to perform an action related to the specified group. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required roles assigned that grant access to the specified group.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the financial management or specific group functionalities are not properly configured for the user.
  Group-Specific Restrictions: The user may have access to other groups but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMSPLIT006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the group in question. This may involve checking with your SAP security team or administrator.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user needs access to the group, the relevant authorization objects may need to be modified to include the necessary permissions. This can be done by an SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for the tasks they are performing. Providing documentation or training can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that govern access to financial management functionalities. Common objects include F_BKPF_BLA, F_BKPF_BLA, and others depending on the specific transaction.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the FMSPLIT006 error. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that address specific authorization issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar cases that other users may have encountered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization failure indicated by the FMSPLIT006 error message.