How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN211 - Not authorized to run simulation for co. code &1 and acct. principle &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_MAIN - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 211

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

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to simulate revenue posting against a company code
and accounting principle to which you do not have permission.

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 <ZK>F_RR_ACCR</>
authorization object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN211 - Not authorized to run simulation for co. code &1 and acct. principle &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN211 indicates that a user is not authorized to run a simulation for a specific company code and account principle. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned in their user profile to perform the simulation for the specified company code and account principle.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or function being executed.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on company code or account principles, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the simulation.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as F_SKA1_AKT (for company code and account principle) and any other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to run the simulation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to asset accounting and financial reporting functions.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to asset accounting include:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  FARR: Asset Accounting Reports
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue and successfully run the simulation for the specified company code and account principle.