How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN261 - Not authorized to change status/review reason.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Not authorized to change status/review reason.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN261 - Not authorized to change status/review reason. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN261 indicates that a user is not authorized to change the status or review reason of a contract in the SAP system. This error typically arises 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:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user role to perform the action of changing the status or review reason of a contract.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required permissions for the specific transaction or function.
  Custom Authorization Objects: In some cases, custom authorization objects may be implemented that restrict access based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to contract management.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the transaction again to ensure that the user can now change the status or review reason without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles and authorizations are documented for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to contract management in SAP include:
  
  F_FARR_AKT: Authorization for contract management activities.
  F_FARR_BER: Authorization for contract review.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization settings related to this error.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of authorization and the processes for requesting changes to their access rights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN261 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.