How To Fix FARR_ACCR_UI016 - No authorization to run simulation for co. code &1 and acct. prin. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_UI - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No authorization to run simulation for co. code &1 and acct. prin. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI016 - No authorization to run simulation for co. code &1 and acct. prin. &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI016 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization 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 accruals and deferrals.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to run the simulation does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to the specific company code or account principle.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly set up to allow access to the required transactions or reports.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the transaction you are trying to execute. Common authorization objects for financial transactions include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_FAGL_FC (General Ledger).
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the company code and account principle in question.
  If the user does not have the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can analyze the user’s profile and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Attempt to run the simulation again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR (for Accruals and Deferrals) and SU01 (for user maintenance).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to authorization management and financial accounting to understand the specific requirements for running simulations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message FARR_ACCR_UI016.