How To Fix FARR_RAI462 - No authorization to clean up accounting principles for company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 462

• Message text: No authorization to clean up accounting principles for company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI462 - No authorization to clean up accounting principles for company codes ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI462 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to clean up accounting principles for specific company codes. This typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to perform actions that require specific authorizations related to accounting principles.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. This can happen if:
  
  The user does not have the necessary permissions assigned to their user role.
  The authorization object related to the action being performed is not included in the user's profile.
  The company code in question is not included in the user's authorization settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, 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 Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the existing roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorization objects.
  The relevant authorization objects for Asset Accounting may include:
  
  F_SKA1_AKT (Authorization for Company Code)
  F_SKA1_BER (Authorization for Accounting Principles)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific company codes they need to work with.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Asset Accounting to ensure that users have the correct permissions.
  
  
  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_RAI462.