How To Fix FARR_RAI809 - You are not authorized to display or analyze items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_RAI - Revenue Accounting Item

• Message number: 809

• Message text: You are not authorized to display or analyze items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_RAI809 - You are not authorized to display or analyze items ?

  The SAP error message FARR_RAI809 ("You are not authorized to display or analyze items") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain functionalities or data within the SAP system, particularly in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to you does not include the necessary authorizations to view or analyze the specified items.
  Missing Authorization Objects: Specific authorization objects related to Asset Accounting may not be included in your user profile.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction you are trying to execute may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to your user ID. You can do this by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to your user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the necessary authorization objects (such as F_SKA1_AKT, F_SKA1_AKT, etc.) are included in your user profile. They can check the authorization logs to identify what is missing.
  Request Additional Authorizations: If you find that your current roles do not provide the necessary access, you may need to request additional authorizations from your SAP security administrator.
  Testing: After any changes are made to your authorizations, log out and log back in to the SAP system to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, try to execute the transaction again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as AS03 (Display Asset), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to authorization in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user authorizations and roles to understand how they are structured and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.