How To Fix 1P139 - You are not authorized to force a posting

1P139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 139

• Message text: You are not authorized to force a posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P139 - You are not authorized to force a posting ?

  The SAP error message 1P139 ("You are not authorized to force a posting") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP system that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This error is often related to financial postings, such as journal entries or other accounting transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Posting Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent certain users from forcing postings, especially in sensitive areas like financial accounting.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict users from performing specific actions without proper authorization.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review your user roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the action you are attempting. This