How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_DB050 - No authorization to change status of contracts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_DB - Revenue Accounting - Contract DB Access

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No authorization to change status of contracts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB050 - No authorization to change status of contracts ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_DB050 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the status of contracts in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management, particularly in the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or similar areas where contract statuses are managed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user may not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile that allow them to change contract statuses.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Organizational Restrictions: There may be organizational policies or restrictions in place that limit who can change contract statuses.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FARR_CONTRACT_DB050 error, 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 code SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects related to contract management (e.g., F_FARR_AKT, F_FARR_CON, etc.) and check if the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  Work with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the functionality again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for changing contract statuses and provide training if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Management: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of roles, profiles, and authorization objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message. Sometimes, SAP provides patches or additional information that can help resolve authorization issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FARR_CONTRACT_DB050 error in SAP.