How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION839 - No authorization to run transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 839

• Message text: No authorization to run transaction &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION839 - No authorization to run transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION839 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific transaction. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure security and compliance.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user is trying to access a transaction for which they do not have the required authorization.
  The authorization object associated with the transaction is not included in the user's role.
  The user’s profile may not be updated with the necessary permissions after changes in the system or roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if the role that includes the required authorization for the transaction is assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the relevant role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, ask the user to log out and log back in, then try to execute the transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various transactions and functions. Each transaction may require specific authorization objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with common transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FARR_FOUNDATION839.