How To Fix FARR_INB_MAIN008 - User &1 is not authorized to process RA Items for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_INB_MAIN - Messages for Inbound Processing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: User &1 is not authorized to process RA Items for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_INB_MAIN008 - User &1 is not authorized to process RA Items for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_INB_MAIN008 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to process Revenue Accounting (RA) items for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) when a user attempts to access or process RA items without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions assigned to their user profile for the specified company code.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include transaction codes or activities related to Revenue Accounting.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have access to other company codes but not to the one specified in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s profile and roles.
  Verify if the user has the necessary roles that include access to Revenue Accounting transactions.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to RA items for the specified company code.
  Common roles related to Revenue Accounting might include FARR_* roles, but this can vary based on your organization’s configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  Ensure that the user has the correct authorization for the relevant authorization objects, such as F_SARR_AKT (for RA activities) and F_SARR_BER (for company code-related activities).
  Check the authorization values for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FARR for Revenue Accounting and Reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in Revenue Accounting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to manage and assign them effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.