How To Fix KM248 - You are not authorized to carry the balance forward in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 248

• Message text: You are not authorized to carry the balance forward in company code &1

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for the object "EC-PCA: FI data
transfer" in company code &V1&.

System Response

The transaction was terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you need this authorization, contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM248 - You are not authorized to carry the balance forward in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM248, which states "You are not authorized to carry the balance forward in company code &1," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a balance carryforward operation in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to execute the balance carryforward transaction for the specified company code.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions related to financial operations, particularly for the carryforward process.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not be assigned to the company code in question, or there may be restrictions on their access to that specific company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details. This will show which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for carrying forward balances are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a system administrator or security officer should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for the balance carryforward process.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BWA (for balance carryforward) and any other related objects.
  
  
  
  Company Code Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user is assigned to the correct company code. This can be checked in the user master record (transaction code SU01).
  If the user needs access to multiple company codes, ensure that they are properly assigned to those codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding the balance carryforward process to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user attempt the balance carryforward process again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  S_ALR_87012301: Balance carryforward report.
  OB52: Open and close posting periods.
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  F_BKPF_BWA: Authorization for balance carryforward.
  F_BKPF_BER: Authorization for posting in company code.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or updates related to the balance carryforward process.
  
  If the problem persists after checking authorizations and roles, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.