How To Fix FARR_CONS_CHECK204 - No authorization to the specified accounting principles.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONS_CHECK - Message Class for Contract Consistency Check

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No authorization to the specified accounting principles.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONS_CHECK204 - No authorization to the specified accounting principles. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONS_CHECK204 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to the specified accounting principles in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects that are necessary to access the specified accounting principles.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured correctly to include the necessary permissions for the accounting principles in question.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may also arise due to client-specific settings that restrict access to certain accounting principles based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects for the accounting principles they need to access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization objects that are missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles or authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to financial accounting include F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Types) and F_FAGL_AKT (Authorization for General Ledger Accounting).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check authorizations)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FARR_CONS_CHECK204 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to the required accounting principles.