How To Fix FO163 - FM area &1 - no authorization for function &2

FO163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 163

• Message text: FM area &1 - no authorization for function &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO163 - FM area &1 - no authorization for function &2 ?

  The SAP error message FO163 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific function in a particular functional area (FM area). This error typically arises in the context of Funds Management (FM) within SAP, where users are restricted based on their roles and authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to perform the action does not have the required authorization for the specified function in the given FM area.
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the function they are trying to access.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object may not be properly configured or assigned to the user's profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the FM area and function.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SU53 immediately after