How To Fix FARR_PROCESS_CHECK010 - Not authorized to change contracts for comp. code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_PROCESS_CHECK - Messages for Input Checks in Process Layer

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Not authorized to change contracts for comp. code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK010 - Not authorized to change contracts for comp. code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_PROCESS_CHECK010 indicates that a user is not authorized to change contracts for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or financial transactions within the SAP system, particularly in the area of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization for the user attempting to make changes to contracts associated with a specific company code. This can occur due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles or authorizations in their user profile to perform contract changes.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have authorizations for other company codes but not for the one specified in the error message.
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations in the authorization objects that restrict access based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to assign additional roles that include the required permissions for contract changes in the specified company code.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the relevant authorization objects, such as F_SKA1_AKT (for company code-related authorizations).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Attempt the transaction again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to contract management functions. Common objects include:
  
  F_SKA1_AKT: Authorization for company code activities.
  F_FICA_CUS: Customer-related authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  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 causing the FARR_PROCESS_CHECK010 error.