How To Fix FQM406 - You are not authorized to read the data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 406

• Message text: You are not authorized to read the data

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to read this data. Authorization object &v1& was
checked.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM406 - You are not authorized to read the data ?

  The SAP error message FQM406, which states "You are not authorized to read the data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to view financial data, reports, or other sensitive information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the individual does not include the necessary permissions to access the data in question.
  Role Configuration: The roles and authorizations may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain data based on organizational policies or data protection regulations.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been altered, leading to a loss of access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the action being performed. This can be done using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs, which will show the last authorization check and help identify what is missing.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations.
  Testing: After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to the transaction or data being accessed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to the data or transaction you are trying to access.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors.
  Security Team: If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator for assistance in resolving authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FQM406 error message in SAP.