How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL304 - No authorization for timestamp deletion in company code &1 (source)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 304

• Message text: No authorization for timestamp deletion in company code &1 (source)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL304 - No authorization for timestamp deletion in company code &1 (source) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL304 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete timestamps in a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and document management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization for the user attempting to perform the deletion of timestamps in the specified company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization object for timestamp deletion.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have the required permissions for the specific company code mentioned in the error message.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow for the required actions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, you may need to modify their roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization object for timestamp deletion is typically F_BKPF_BES (for document management) or similar objects related to financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles are documented for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to financial accounting and document management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the authorization issue and implement a solution to resolve the error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL304.