How To Fix FKKORDER068 - You are not authorized to approve request &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKORDER - Messages for Request

• Message number: 068

• Message text: You are not authorized to approve request &1

What causes this issue?

You have either created or recently changed request &v1&. In view of
the dual control principle, you are not allowed to approve the request.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The request can only be approved or rejected by another processor.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKORDER068 - You are not authorized to approve request &1 ?

  The SAP error message FKKORDER068 indicates that a user is not authorized to approve a request related to a financial contract or order. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when a user attempts to approve a request for a financial transaction or contract but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to approve the specific request.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or authorization objects related to the approval process.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be part of the correct organizational unit that is allowed to approve the request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Review Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to the approval process. Common authorization objects for financial approvals include:
  
  F_KKBEW (Authorization for Contract Accounts)
  F_KKORD (Authorization for Order Management)
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their role assignments. This can be done by a system administrator or a user with the appropriate permissions.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team to review and modify the authorization settings as needed.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the approval process again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SU53 (Authorization Check) to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs for any changes made to user roles or authorizations that might have led to this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the FKKORDER068 error message.