How To Fix FVD_AUTH_REL021 - Error when updating open items

FVD_AUTH_REL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_AUTH_REL -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error when updating open items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_AUTH_REL021 - Error when updating open items ?

  The SAP error message FVD_AUTH_REL021 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with open items in the SAP system. This error is related to authorization issues, indicating that the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform the action they are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FVD_AUTH_REL021 is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to update or process open items in the financial module.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to allow access to the specific transaction or function.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles, leading to this error when attempting to execute them.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FVD_AUTH_REL021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which