How To Fix /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO011 - No authorization; you cannot cancel the selected item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No authorization; you cannot cancel the selected item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO011 - No authorization; you cannot cancel the selected item ?

  The SAP error message /SRMERP/CH_FPM_BO011 No authorization; you cannot cancel the selected item typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action of canceling a specific item in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where role-based access control is implemented.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user attempting to cancel the item does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user role.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Item Status: The item may be in a status that does not allow cancellation, regardless of user permissions.
  
  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 the necessary authorizations for canceling items.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects required for the action. This can often be found in the documentation or by consulting with a security administrator.
  Common authorization objects related to cancellation actions might include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, or specific objects related to the module in use (e.g., S_SALARY for HR-related actions).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Item Status:
  
  Ensure that the item is in a status that allows for cancellation. If the item is already processed or in a final state, it may not be possible to cancel it regardless of user permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the cancellation action again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Security Team: If you are not an administrator, you may need to work with your SAP security team to resolve authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to cancel the selected item.