How To Fix FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN781 - No authorization to change status of contracts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN - Revenue Accounting: Contract Management

• Message number: 781

• 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_MAIN781 - No authorization to change status of contracts ?

  The SAP error message FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN781 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change the status of contracts in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the area of Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA).
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various functions and data is controlled through authorization objects. If a user attempts to perform an action (like changing the status of a contract) without the required permissions, the system will generate this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for the authorization objects related to contract management, particularly those that control the ability to change contract statuses.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you will need to modify their role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  The relevant authorization objects may include:
  
  F_SARR_AKT (Authorization for Asset Accounting)
  F_SARR_CON (Authorization for Contract Management)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity codes (like change or display) for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to the system. Then, test the functionality again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific details on authorization objects and roles related to contract management.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current business needs and compliance requirements.
  Implement a process for users to request additional authorizations when needed.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FARR_CONTRACT_MAIN781 error and enable the user to change the status of contracts as required.