How To Fix RE212 - You are not authorized to change earmarked fund &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 212

• Message text: You are not authorized to change earmarked fund &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE212 - You are not authorized to change earmarked fund & ?

  The SAP error message RE212 ("You are not authorized to change earmarked fund") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module or when dealing with budgetary controls in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to make changes to earmarked funds.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make changes does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned in the SAP system.
  Earmarked Fund Status: The earmarked fund may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be locked or finalized).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict changes to earmarked funds based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's authorization roles in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user's profile in transaction code SU01 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant transaction codes and objects related to earmarked funds.
  
  
  
  Review Earmarked Fund Status:
  
  Check the status of the earmarked fund to ensure it is not locked or in a state that prevents changes. You can do this by using transaction codes like RE53 or RE54 to view the earmarked fund details.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the user should have the necessary authorizations but still encounters the error, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to investigate any potential issues with the authorization profiles or roles.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes related to earmarked funds and understand the implications of their changes. Provide documentation or guidelines on how to handle earmarked funds properly.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue is related to system configuration, work with your SAP functional team to review the settings related to earmarked funds and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RE53 (Display Earmarked Fund), RE54 (Change Earmarked Fund), and SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to budget and earmarked funds include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type) and F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Earmarked Funds).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to earmarked funds and authorizations.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.