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


FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN261 - Overview

  • 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

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