How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN143 - Not authorized to change status of POB &1 (co.code &2, sales org &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Not authorized to change status of POB &1 (co.code &2, sales org &3)

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to manually change the status of performance
obligations for company code &V2& and sales organization &V3&. This
authorization is checked by authorization object <ZK>F_RR_CONTR</>.

System Response

The system prevents you from changing the status of this performance
obligation.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN143 - Not authorized to change status of POB &1 (co.code &2, sales org &3) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN143 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the status of a Purchase Order (POB) in the context of a contract. This error typically arises in the SAP system when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to change the status of the Purchase Order. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain users from changing the status of contracts or related documents based on organizational rules.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units (e.g., company code, sales organization) that would allow them to perform the action.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant transaction codes related to changing the status of contracts or purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the roles are aligned with the user's job responsibilities and the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security or basis team. They can provide insights into the specific authorization objects that need to be checked.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to contract management and purchase order processing. This may involve checking transaction codes like SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, test the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to contract management include F_BKPF_BWA, F_BKPF_BWA, and F_FARR_CONTRACT. Check if these objects are included in the user's roles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME31K (Create Contract), and ME32K (Change Contract) to understand where the authorization is required.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN143 and enable the user to change the status of the Purchase Order as needed.