How To Fix FTR_TREA896 - Authorization for external account &1 in company code &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_TREA - Messages for TREA

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Authorization for external account &1 in company code &2 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_TREA896 - Authorization for external account &1 in company code &2 is missing ?

  The SAP error message FTR_TREA896 indicates that there is a missing authorization for an external account in a specific company code. This typically occurs in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires access to an external account, but their user profile does not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Role: The user does not have the required authorization role assigned that includes access to the specified external account.
  Incorrect Configuration: The external account may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the correct company code.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or report being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate authorization roles that include access to the external account in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Review External Account Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the external account is correctly set up in the system and that it is linked to the correct company code.
  Check the configuration in transaction codes related to Treasury management, such as OT53 (for external accounts) or FTR1 (for financial transactions).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or the external account configuration, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the action again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Security team for any specific configurations or authorizations that may be required for your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  FTR1: Create Financial Transaction
  OT53: Maintain External Accounts
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to Treasury and Risk Management may include:
  
  F_TRE_AUTH: Authorization for Treasury Management
  F_TRE_ACCT: Authorization for External Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on authorization errors in Treasury Management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message FTR_TREA896.