How To Fix GENFM_MENA055 - Missing authorization for FM area &1 functional area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENFM_MENA - General Funds Management messages for MENA

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Missing authorization for FM area &1 functional area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENFM_MENA055 - Missing authorization for FM area &1 functional area &2 ?

  The SAP error message GENFM_MENA055 indicates that a user is missing the necessary authorizations to access a specific Functional Area (FM Area) in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to a Funds Management area for which they do not have the required permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specified FM area and functional area.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific FM area and functional area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of authorization objects related to Funds Management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 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 specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the FM area and functional area in question.
  You may need to modify existing roles or create new ones to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for Funds Management typically include:
  
  F_SFZ_AEN (Authorization for Funds Management Area)
  F_SFZ_FM (Authorization for Functional Area)
  
  
  Check if these authorization objects are included in the user’s roles and if they have the necessary values for the FM area and functional area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and Funds Management for more detailed information on setting up and managing authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the GENFM_MENA055 error message.