How To Fix FVD_AUTH_REL002 - You are not authorized to use flow type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_AUTH_REL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You are not authorized to use flow type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_AUTH_REL002 - You are not authorized to use flow type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FVD_AUTH_REL002 indicates that a user is not authorized to use a specific flow type in the Financial Services (FS) module, particularly in the context of SAP's Financial Services (FS) and Treasury applications. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access a function that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorization for the specified flow type (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Role Assignment: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to access the flow type.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object for the flow type may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required flow type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization object that controls access to the flow type. This can typically be found in the documentation or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Common authorization objects for financial transactions include F_FVD_AKT (for flow types) and others related to financial services.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to 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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management in the Financial Services module for best practices and guidelines.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FVD_AUTH_REL002 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required flow type.