How To Fix FINS_REV_REC117 - No authority for displaying data in ledger &1 for company code &2

FINS_REV_REC117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 117

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

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FINS_REV_REC117 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC117 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display data in a specific ledger for a given company code. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific ledger (e.g., leading ledger, non-leading ledger) or company code.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the necessary permissions to access the financial data for the specified ledger and company code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the authorization profiles or roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is