How To Fix FKKBIX2257 - No authorization to delete items in company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX2 - Billing in Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No authorization to delete items in company code &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKBIX2257 - No authorization to delete items in company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX2257 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete items in a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with documents or items in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various functions and transactions is controlled through authorization objects. If a user attempts to delete items in a company code for which they do not have the required permissions, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for authorization objects related to financial transactions, particularly those that control deletion rights (e.g., F_BKPF_BES, F_BKPF_BUK, etc.).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for deleting items in the specified company code.
  Ensure that the role includes the appropriate authorization objects and values for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can assist in reviewing and updating the user's authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new permissions take effect.
  Test the deletion process again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions. Common authorization objects related to financial transactions include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types.
  F_BKPF_BUK: Authorization for company codes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FKKBIX2257 error.