How To Fix PFM_1138 - No authorization for Fund Center & transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No authorization for Fund Center & transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1138 - No authorization for Fund Center & transaction ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1138 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific Fund Center or to perform a particular transaction related to that Fund Center. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specified Fund Center.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct roles that include access to the required Fund Center.
  Fund Center Configuration: The Fund Center may be configured in a way that restricts access based on certain criteria (e.g., organizational units).
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction being attempted may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  
  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 Fund Center.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization objects are missing. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations need to be granted.
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the Fund Center and transaction.
  Fund Center Settings: Check the configuration of the Fund Center in transaction FMX1 (Create Fund Center) or FMX2 (Change Fund Center) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing access.
  Transaction Codes: Ensure that the user has access to the specific transaction codes related to the Fund Center. This can be checked in the role definitions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Funds Management include F_SAK_FCE (Fund Center) and F_SAK_FM (Funds Management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMX1, FMX2, FMX3 (for Fund Center management) and SU01, PFCG (for user and role management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in Funds Management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and Fund Center configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.