How To Fix CMM_MEV_GEN_BO021 - No authorization to post the accrual document in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MEV_GEN_BO - Messages for Accrual Document BO for PEV

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No authorization to post the accrual document in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_BO021 - No authorization to post the accrual document in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MEV_GEN_BO021 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to post an accrual document in a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accruals in the Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to post the accrual document does not have the required authorization for the specific company code. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from posting in the specified company code due to organizational policies or settings in the SAP system.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have specific authorization requirements that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the required authorizations for posting accrual documents in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user attempt to post the accrual document again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to financial postings include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_AKT: Authorization for company codes.
  F_BKPF_VOR: Authorization for posting periods.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for specific authorization requirements related to accrual postings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow the user to post the accrual document successfully.