How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES097 - You are not authorized to share rules for company code &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 097

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES097 - You are not authorized to share rules for company code &. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES097 indicates that a user is attempting to share 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 Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when users try to perform actions related to posting rules that require specific permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to share or manage posting rules for the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code in question may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorization objects related to posting rules for the company code.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_SKA1_AKT (Authorization for Asset Accounting)
  F_SKA1_BER (Authorization for Company Code)
  F_SKA1_FRE (Authorization for Posting Rules)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP security team to understand the specific authorizations required for managing posting rules in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on authorization issues in Asset Accounting.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the necessary processes and understand the implications of sharing posting rules and the importance of authorization in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.