How To Fix FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE040 - Not authorized to change contracts for company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE - Message from Contract Lifecyle (RAR 2.0 Object Model)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Not authorized to change contracts for company code &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE040 - Not authorized to change contracts for company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTR_LIFECYCLE040 indicates that a user is not authorized to change contracts for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to modify contracts associated with a specific company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have the necessary roles assigned that allow them to change contracts for the specified company code.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to contract management (e.g., F_SKA1_AKT, F_SKA1_BER, etc.) may not include the required permissions for the user.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to other company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for contract changes in the specified company code.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the correct roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform. This may involve reviewing the settings in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making any changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for contract management in SAP, such as F_SKA1_AKT (for asset accounting) and others that may pertain to your specific configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to contract management include:
  
  FARR: Asset Accounting
  F-02: General Ledger Accounting
  F-03: Clear G/L Account
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.