How To Fix FARR_RAI549 - Not authorized to process item &3 for acct. principle &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Not authorized to process item &3 for acct. principle &1

What causes this issue?

You are processing revenue accounting item &v3& of company code &v1& for
accounting principle &v2&. Revenue accounting item &v3& was created by
initial load.
You have no authorization to process revenue accounting items created
by initial load for accounting principle &v2& and company code &v1& .

System Response

Revenue accounting item &v3& is not processed for accounting principle
&v2&.

How to fix this error?

The processing of revenue accounting items created by initial load is
protected by authorization object F_RR_INITD. Contact your system
administrator to obtain the authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI549 - Not authorized to process item &3 for acct. principle &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI549 indicates that a user is not authorized to process a specific item for a given account principle. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, particularly when dealing with asset transactions or postings.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the specified account principle or item.
  Configuration Settings: The account principle may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the account principle and the specific item they are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their role assignments. This could involve adding roles that include the required authorizations for processing the specific account principle.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify and assign the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the account principle in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from processing the item.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to process the item again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OAOA: Configuration for Account Principles in Asset Accounting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting and authorization management for more detailed information on roles and permissions.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FARR_RAI549 error.