How To Fix FARP_MESSAGE016 - Missing authorization for account type customer, supplier or G/L accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARP_MESSAGE - message for ap/ar apps

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Missing authorization for account type customer, supplier or G/L accounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE016 - Missing authorization for account type customer, supplier or G/L accounts ?

  The SAP error message FARP_MESSAGE016 indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to customer, supplier, or G/L (General Ledger) accounts but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that users can only access data and perform actions that they are permitted to.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorization object for the account type they are trying to access (customer, supplier, or G/L).
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not cover the required permissions for the specific account type.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on the user’s profile or the organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the account types in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for customer, supplier, and G/L accounts. Common authorization objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_KNA1_AKT (Customer Master: Authorization for Account Group)
  F_LFA1_AKT (Vendor Master: Authorization for Account Group)
  
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes to roles or authorizations, consult your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the FARP_MESSAGE016 error.