How To Fix FCO608 - No authorization to reverse documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 608

• Message text: No authorization to reverse documents

INCLUDE FCO_AUTHORITY_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO608 - No authorization to reverse documents ?

  The SAP error message FCO608, which states "No authorization to reverse documents," typically occurs when a user attempts to reverse a financial document (such as an invoice or a journal entry) but does not have the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are strictly enforced to maintain data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Roles: The user does not have the appropriate authorization roles assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing permissions related to document reversal in the financial module.
  Transaction Codes: The user may be trying to execute a transaction code that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on the company code they are trying to reverse documents for.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific authorization requirements that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations in your organization.
  Request a review of your user profile to ensure that you have the necessary roles and authorizations to reverse documents.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If you need additional authorizations, the security administrator can assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary permissions for document reversal.
  Common authorization objects related to document reversal include F_BKPF_BES (for document posting) and F_BKPF_AKT (for document reversal).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After the necessary roles have been assigned, log out and log back into the SAP system to refresh your authorizations.
  Attempt to reverse the document again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding authorization management to understand the specific requirements for document reversal in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to document reversal include:
  
  FB08: Reverse Document
  FBRA: Reset Cleared Items
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check documents)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that may be involved in document reversal processes, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Document Posting)
  F_BKPF_AKT (Document Reversal)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to authorization errors. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.