How To Fix GENFM_CI005 - No authorization for FM area &1 activity &2

GENFM_CI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENFM_CI - Commitment Items Setup

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No authorization for FM area &1 activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENFM_CI005 - No authorization for FM area &1 activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message GENFM_CI005 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific activity in a Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires permissions they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the specified FM area and activity. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the FM area.
  The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or FM areas.
  The authorization objects related to Funds Management are not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GENFM_CI005 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the FM area in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53