How To Fix NEW_FEBA117 - You are not authorized to set the selected posting rule

NEW_FEBA117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NEW_FEBA - Messages for the new bank statement postprocessing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You are not authorized to set the selected posting rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NEW_FEBA117 - You are not authorized to set the selected posting rule ?

  The SAP error message NEW_FEBA117 indicates that a user is not authorized to set the selected posting rule in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically in the context of bank accounting or payment processing. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the necessary authorization object to set or change the posting rule. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The posting rules may be configured in such a way that only certain users or roles can modify them.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction being executed may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in