How To Fix FARR_ACCR_DB061 - Not authorized to open or close periods for co.code &1 and acct prncpl &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Not authorized to open or close periods for co.code &1 and acct prncpl &2

What causes this issue?

You attempted to open or close revenue accounting periods 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_DB061 - Not authorized to open or close periods for co.code &1 and acct prncpl &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_DB061 indicates that a user is not authorized to open or close periods for a specific company code and account principle. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with period-end closing activities.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to perform the action of opening or closing periods in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that allow them to manage period openings and closings.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to financial accounting (like F_BKPF_BES for document management) may not include the required permissions for the specific company code and account principle.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the 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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include permissions for opening and closing periods. This may involve roles related to financial accounting or controlling.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the roles are correct but the user still faces issues, check the specific authorization objects (like F_BKPF_BES) to ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the company code and account principle in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for Document Management
  F_FICA_CUS: Customer Account Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and period closing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FARR_ACCR_DB061 error.