How To Fix F2386 - No authorization to change new account group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 386

• Message text: No authorization to change new account group &1

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change master data of the new account
group.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE ACC_NA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE DE

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2386 - No authorization to change new account group &1 ?

  The SAP error message F2386 "No authorization to change new account group &1" typically occurs when a user attempts to change the account group of a master record (such as a customer or vendor) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to change the account group for the specified master record.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions to modify account groups.
  Account Group Restrictions: Certain account groups may have restrictions that prevent changes unless specific conditions are met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's role to include the required authorizations. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing transaction code PFCG to edit the role assigned to the user.
  Adding the necessary authorization objects related to account group changes (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BSA).
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the required changes.
  
  
  
  Review Account Group Settings:
  
  Ensure that the account group you are trying to change to allows for such changes. Some account groups may have restrictions based on configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to account group changes. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_BKPF_BSA: Authorization for business area.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  SE93: Transaction codes and authorization checks.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F2386 and successfully change the account group as needed.