How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION033 - Not authorized to show Comparative Report result (AccP &1, CoCode &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Not authorized to show Comparative Report result (AccP &1, CoCode &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION033 - Not authorized to show Comparative Report result (AccP &1, CoCode &2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION033 indicates that a user is not authorized to view the Comparative Report results for a specific account (AccP) and company code (CoCode). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting and Reporting (FARR) module, where users may need specific authorizations to access certain reports or data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to access the Comparative Report.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or report.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The authorization objects related to the Comparative Report may not be included in the user's roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the Comparative Report.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones. Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and ensure that the required authorization objects are included.
  Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Authorization for Document Types)
  F_BKPF_BUK (Authorization for Company Codes)
  F_FARR_FND (Authorization for FARR Foundation)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles related to financial reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to request access or understand their authorization roles better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FARR_FOUNDATION033.