How To Fix GLO_FM_AE066 - Missing authorization for FM area &1 funded prog. &2 auth. group &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLO_FM_AE - UAE Developments - messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Missing authorization for FM area &1 funded prog. &2 auth. group &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLO_FM_AE066 - Missing authorization for FM area &1 funded prog. &2 auth. group &3 ?

  The SAP error message GLO_FM_AE066 indicates that there is a missing authorization for a specific Fund Management (FM) area, funded program, and authorization group. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified FM area, funded program, or authorization group.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the authorization objects related to Fund 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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify that the user is missing specific authorizations, you can either assign the necessary roles that include those authorizations or modify existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the FM area, funded program, and authorization group mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration of the Fund Management module to ensure that the authorization objects are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in transaction SPRO (Customizing) under the Fund Management section.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Fund Management, such as F_MF_AREA, F_MF_PROG, and F_MF_AUTH_GRP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on Fund Management authorizations and roles.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user and role management include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  S_USER_AUTH: Authorization Check for Users
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the GLO_FM_AE066 error message.