How To Fix 0D655 - No authorization for contract account category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 655

• Message text: No authorization for contract account category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D655 - No authorization for contract account category &1 ?

  The SAP error message "0D655 No authorization for contract account category &1" indicates that a user is attempting to access or perform an action related to a contract account category for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in modules related to contract accounts, such as SAP FI-CA (Financial Accounting - Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific contract account category indicated by &1.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions to access or manage the specified contract account category.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., F_KKAEK for contract accounts) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  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 contract account category.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  Modify Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should:
  
  Modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorizations for the contract account category.
  Adjust the authorization profiles to ensure that the user can access the required data.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made to user roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to contract accounts, such as F_KKAEK, which controls access to contract account categories.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to user authorization and roles include:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.