How To Fix FIN_FO_INTEREST_OM018 - Not authorized for account type &1 in authorization object F_BKPF_KOA.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_FO_INTEREST_OM -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Not authorized for account type &1 in authorization object F_BKPF_KOA.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FO_INTEREST_OM018 - Not authorized for account type &1 in authorization object F_BKPF_KOA. ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FO_INTEREST_OM018 indicates that a user is not authorized to access a specific account type in the context of the authorization object F_BKPF_KOA. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a financial operation (like posting or viewing) on an account type for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the specified account type. The authorization object F_BKPF_KOA is used to control access to financial documents based on the account type. If the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the account type indicated by &1, the system will prevent the action and display this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to display the user profile.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and see if they include the necessary authorizations for the account type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Object:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code PFCG to review the roles and the associated authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the account type.
  Ensure that the role includes the correct values for the fields in the authorization object F_BKPF_KOA, particularly the account type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Object F_BKPF_KOA: This object is used to control access to financial documents based on account types. It typically includes fields such as:
  
  Activity: The type of action (e.g., display, change).
  Company Code: The company code for which the authorization is valid.
  Account Type: The specific account type that the user is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance.
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations for more detailed procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FIN_FO_INTEREST_OM018.