How To Fix FINS_REV_REC116 - No authority for posting data in ledger &1 for company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No authority for posting data in ledger &1 for company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC116 - No authority for posting data in ledger &1 for company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC116 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to post data in a specific ledger for a given company code. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of financial postings.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to post data does not have the required authorization for the specified ledger and company code. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Settings: The ledger may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  User Role Changes: If a user's roles or authorizations were recently changed, they may have lost access to the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or adjust the existing roles to include the necessary permissions for posting in the specified ledger and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ledger settings allow the user to post. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the ledger in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or configurations, have the user attempt the posting again to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for financial postings typically include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Accounting Document
  F_BKPF_AKT: Accounting Document: Activity
  F_LFA1_APL: Vendor Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and configuration of ledgers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FINS_REV_REC116 error message.