How To Fix FINS_REV_REC141 - You are not authorized to create FI documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 141

• Message text: You are not authorized to create FI documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC141 - You are not authorized to create FI documents ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC141 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create Financial Accounting (FI) documents. This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for creating FI documents. This could be due to missing roles or incorrect role assignments.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for creating FI documents (e.g., F_BKPF_BSA, F_BKPF_BLA, etc.).
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the transaction again to ensure that the user can now create FI documents without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for FI document creation. Common objects include:
  
  F_BKPF_BSA - Authorization for Document Type
  F_BKPF_BLA - Authorization for Company Code
  F_BKPF_BER - Authorization for Activity
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the FINS_REV_REC141 error message.