How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD022 - No authorization for account substitution for create activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No authorization for account substitution for create activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD022 - No authorization for account substitution for create activity ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD022 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform account substitution during a create activity. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where account substitution rules are defined, and the user attempting to create or modify a transaction does not have the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the specific authorization object related to account substitution.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the account substitution functionality.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of account substitution rules or the authorization checks associated with them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for account substitution.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES (for document posting) and F_BKPF_AKT (for account substitution).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the create activity again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management and account substitution for more detailed information on how to configure and manage authorizations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking roles and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the /PF1/MSG_RD022 error message.