How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL200 - &1 is not authorized to execute AR report for clearing area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 200

• Message text: &1 is not authorized to execute AR report for clearing area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL200 - &1 is not authorized to execute AR report for clearing area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL200 indicates that a user is not authorized to execute an Accounts Receivable (AR) report for a specific clearing area. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting and can be related to user roles and authorizations within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile to execute the AR report for the specified clearing area.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for accessing the AR reports or the specific clearing area.
  Clearing Area Restrictions: The clearing area specified in the error message may have restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for executing the AR report.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to AR reporting and the specific clearing area.
  
  
  
  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 help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the report execution again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to AR reporting include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Activity).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL200.