How To Fix FINS_REV_REC033 - No authority for displaying data of accounting principle &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 033

• Message text: No authority for displaying data of accounting principle &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC033 - No authority for displaying data of accounting principle &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC033 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display data related to a specific accounting principle in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of revenue recognition or financial reporting, where access to certain financial data is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role profile. The system checks the user's permissions against the required authorizations for accessing data related to the specified accounting principle (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's role assignments in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include authorization objects related to the accounting principles they need to access.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to the accounting principles. Common authorization objects for financial data include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_FAGL_FC (General Ledger: Authorization for Company Code)
  F_FAGL_FC (General Ledger: Authorization for Account)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Role or Create New Role:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify an existing role or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user's access rights.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage in financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_REV_REC033 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required accounting data.