How To Fix F5A039 - You are not authorized to post from the cash journal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 039

• Message text: You are not authorized to post from the cash journal

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to transfer a cash journal document to the
general ledger (FI posting).

System Response

The document is not transferred to the general ledger.

How to fix this error?

If you want to transfer the document to the general ledger, arrange
authorization for the authorization group specified in the cash journal
master record and for activity '10'.
The authorization object is F_FBCJ.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A039 - You are not authorized to post from the cash journal ?

  The SAP error message F5A039, which states "You are not authorized to post from the cash journal," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform cash journal postings in the SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post cash transactions or when accessing specific cash journal functions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to cash journal postings. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The cash journal may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain users or user groups.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes cash journal posting capabilities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should update the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects for cash journal postings (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Cash Journal Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cash journal is properly configured to allow postings from the relevant user groups. This may involve checking the settings in the cash journal configuration (transaction code OBC4).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the cash journal posting again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for cash journal postings. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for posting documents.
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company code-specific postings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBCJ: Cash Journal - This is the transaction code used to access the cash journal.
  SU53: Display Authorization Check - Use this to analyze authorization failures.
  PFCG: Role Maintenance - Use this to manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 authorization issue related to the cash journal posting in SAP.