How To Fix FARR_RAI642 - No processing authorization for company code &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 642

• Message text: No processing authorization for company code &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI642 - No processing authorization for company code &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI642 indicates that a user does not have the necessary processing authorization for a specific company code in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action (like posting or processing transactions) related to asset accounting for a company code for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specified company code.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Company Code Restrictions: The company code may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the company code in question.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to Asset Accounting (e.g., F_SKA1_AKT, F_SKA1_BET, etc.) are included in the role.
  
  
  
  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 adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  F_SKA1_AKT: Authorization for Asset Master Data
  F_SKA1_BET: Authorization for Asset Transactions
  
  
  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 in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FARR_RAI642 error message.