How To Fix FQ012 - User & must be included in the list of authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 012

• Message text: User & must be included in the list of authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ012 - User & must be included in the list of authorizations ?

  The SAP error message FQ012 indicates that a user is not included in the list of authorizations required to perform a specific action, typically related to financial transactions or document processing in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module or when dealing with payment processing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the FQ012 error is that the user attempting to execute a transaction does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles or Authorizations: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Changes in Authorization Profiles: If there have been recent changes to the authorization profiles or roles, the user may have lost access to certain transactions.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may belong to a group that is restricted from performing certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FQ012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the transaction being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Use transaction code PFCG to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorization objects related to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  If the roles exist but do not have the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 specific authorization objects related to the transaction that is causing the error. This can help in understanding what specific permissions are needed.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user management and authorization include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQ012 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks in the SAP system.