How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES857 - Output incomplete due to lack of authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Output incomplete due to lack of authorizations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES857 - Output incomplete due to lack of authorizations ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES857 indicates that the output of a transaction or report is incomplete due to a lack of authorizations. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access data or perform actions that their current user role does not permit.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to view or execute the requested transaction or report fully.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific data or functions they are trying to access.
  Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to the transaction may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Review the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects that are required for the transaction or report. This can be done by checking the documentation for the transaction or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Adding the necessary authorization objects to the role.
  Assigning the role to the user.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to financial transactions include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BUK (Company Code).
  SAP Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or if you need further assistance, contact your SAP security or basis team for support.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job responsibilities.
  Implement a process for users to request additional authorizations when needed.
  Maintain documentation of roles and authorizations for compliance and auditing purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTVV_MESSAGES857 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.