How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES085 - You are not authorized to automate rules for company code &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 085

• Message text: You are not authorized to automate rules for company code &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES085 - You are not authorized to automate rules for company code &. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES085 indicates that a user is attempting to automate posting rules for a specific company code but does not have the necessary authorization to do so. This error typically arises in the context of the Fixed Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when users try to set up or modify automation rules for asset postings.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform actions related to posting rules for the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific company code in question.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that prevent certain users from automating rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should update the user's role to include the necessary authorizations for the company code.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as F_SKA1_AKT (for asset accounting) and any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles, contact your SAP security team to request the necessary access.
  Provide them with the details of the error and the company code involved.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary authorizations have been granted, the user should log out and log back in to ensure the changes take effect.
  Attempt to automate the posting rules again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Fixed Asset Accounting, as these will be crucial in troubleshooting and resolving authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FAR_POSTING_RULES085 for additional guidance or known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Fixed Asset Accounting and authorization management to understand the requirements and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully automate posting rules for the specified company code.