How To Fix >5193 - No authorization to close a reconciliation key.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: No authorization to close a reconciliation key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5193 - No authorization to close a reconciliation key. ?

  The SAP error message 5193: No authorization to close a reconciliation key typically occurs when a user attempts to close a reconciliation key (such as a reconciliation account or a clearing account) without having the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform the action of closing a reconciliation key.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on company policies or system configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  If you have access, review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for closing reconciliation keys.
  If the user is missing the required authorization, you may need to modify the role or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Request Authorization:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization. Provide them with the details of the error and request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to close the reconciliation key again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to financial transactions in SAP can include F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_AKT, and others depending on the specific transaction and configuration.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to reconciliation and closing processes include:
  
  FBRA: Reset Cleared Items
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully close the reconciliation key.