How To Fix F5086 - You are not authorized to post to this account

F5086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 086

• Message text: You are not authorized to post to this account

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to edit the above-mentioned object.

System Response

The desired process is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Providing your entries are correct, see to it that you are given the
authorization for the authorization group specified in the account
master record and for the activity "01".
The authorization object is
F_BKPF_BES for G/L accounts
F_BKPF_BED for customers
F_BKPF_BEK for vendors

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5086 - You are not authorized to post to this account ?

  The SAP error message F5086, which states "You are not authorized to post to this account," typically occurs when a user attempts to post a transaction to a general ledger account for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to post to the specified account. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Account Settings: The account may be set up with restrictions that prevent certain users from posting to it. This can include settings related to account types, posting periods, or specific user groups.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary permissions for the specific company code associated with the account.
  Posting Periods: The posting period may be closed, and the user does not have the authorization to open