How To Fix FARR_ACCR_MAIN238 - Not authorized to run calculation 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: 238

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

What causes this issue?

You attempted to calculate time-based revenue or contract liabilities or
assets 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_ACCR authorization
object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN238 - Not authorized to run calculation for co. code &1 and acct principle &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN238 indicates that a user is not authorized to run a calculation 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 calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the calculation for the specified company code and account principle.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access based on user roles or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions are granted.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles to include the necessary authorizations for the company code and account principle in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the company code and account principle allow the intended calculations to be performed by the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and back in, then attempt the calculation again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to authorization management and asset accounting to understand the necessary permissions for specific transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FARR_ACCR_MAIN238.