How To Fix FARR_ACCR_DB059 - Not authorized to shift contracts for co. code &1 and acct principle &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_DB - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management DB Access

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Not authorized to shift contracts for co. code &1 and acct principle &2

What causes this issue?

You attempted to shift contracts with failed postings into the next
period without the required authorization.

System Response

The system prevents you from continuing.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

This authorization check is performed by the F_RR_CLOSE authorization
object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_DB059 - Not authorized to shift contracts for co. code &1 and acct principle &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_DB059 indicates that a user is not authorized to shift contracts for a specific company code and account principle. This error typically arises in the context of contract management and financial accounting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contract accruals.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user attempting to perform the contract shift operation. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles or permissions assigned to their user profile to perform the action.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have access rights for the specific company code mentioned in the error message.
  Account Principle Restrictions: The user may not have the necessary permissions related to the account principle specified in the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for contract shifting for the specified company code and account principle.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code and Account Principle Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct company code and that the account principle is properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which roles or authorizations are needed, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can provide guidance on the necessary permissions based on your organization’s security policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user attempt the operation again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: You may need to check specific authorization objects related to contract management and financial accounting, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Accounting Document
  F_FICA_CUS: Customer Account Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and contract management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FARR_ACCR_DB059 error.