How To Fix FARR_ACCR_UI017 - No authorization to run posting for co. code &1 and acct. principle &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_ACCR_UI - Revenue Accounting - Accrual Management

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI017 - No authorization to run posting for co. code &1 and acct. principle &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_ACCR_UI017 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a posting for a specific company code and account principle. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting modules within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the posting does not have the required authorizations assigned in their user profile 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 activity they are trying to execute.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing certain company codes due to organizational policies or system configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify what is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  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 roles are missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the posting again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for accounting documents.
  F_FARR_ACCR: Authorization for asset accounting postings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FARR_ACCR_UI017.