How To Fix FIN_RE_MAINT026 - No authorization to clear the rule statement cache

FIN_RE_MAINT026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_RE_MAINT - messages for the rule maintenance report

• Message number: 026

• Message text: No authorization to clear the rule statement cache

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FIN_RE_MAINT026 - Details

• The SAP error message FIN_RE_MAINT026 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to clear the rule statement cache in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the Revenue Recognition functionality. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user role that is trying to clear the rule statement cache. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user role does not include the necessary authorization object that allows for clearing the rule statement cache.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be configured correctly to include the required permissions.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not have been updated to reflect the necessary permissions after changes were made to the system or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FIN_RE_MAINT026 error, follow these