How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL300 - You are not authorized to reset timestamp in source &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 300

• Message text: You are not authorized to reset timestamp in source &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL300 - You are not authorized to reset timestamp in source &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL300 indicates that a user is attempting to reset a timestamp in a source document but does not have the necessary authorization to perform this action. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or document management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. The specific authorization object that governs the ability to reset timestamps in source documents is likely not assigned to the user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Look for the authorization object related to financial document management, particularly those that control timestamp resets.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles. This