How To Fix FINB_ACINST013 - Error during authorization check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_ACINST -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error during authorization check

What causes this issue?

You are trying to check authorization for activity &V2& in Accounting
instance &v1&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that your authorization profile is set correctly for
authorization object FINB_ACINS.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_ACINST013 - Error during authorization check ?

  The SAP error message FINB_ACINST013 typically indicates that there is an issue with authorization checks related to financial accounting or a specific transaction in the SAP system. This error can occur when a user attempts to perform an action for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations to execute the transaction or access the specific financial data.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user’s role may not be correctly assigned or may not include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the financial transactions may have restrictions that prevent the user from proceeding.
  Profile Changes: Recent changes to user profiles or roles may have inadvertently removed necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check failure. This will show which authorization object failed and why.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Roles and Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to modify roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to financial transactions (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific transaction or authorization issues. Sometimes, there may be known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or training materials related to user authorizations and role management to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINB_ACINST013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.