How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES118 - You have no authorization for &1 to create a Rule from this Template.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You have no authorization for &1 to create a Rule from this Template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES118 - You have no authorization for &1 to create a Rule from this Template. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES118 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a rule from a specified template. This error typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with posting rules in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) component.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to perform the action of creating a rule from the specified template. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects that allow them to create or modify posting rules.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that has the required permissions.
  Template-Specific Restrictions: The template being used may have specific restrictions that require additional authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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 SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects.
  Common authorization objects related to posting rules include F_FAA_AKT (Asset Accounting: Authorization for Activity) and F_FAA_BER (Asset Accounting: Authorization for Posting).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Test After Changes:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt to create the rule again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Asset Accounting and posting rules.
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management and Asset Accounting for further guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FAR_POSTING_RULES118 error.