How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD024 - No authorization for account substitution for display activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 024

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD024 - No authorization for account substitution for display activity ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD024 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform account substitution for display activities. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting where account substitution is required.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of appropriate authorizations in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or execute account substitutions in the relevant transaction or report.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed, which can help identify the missing authorization object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to account substitution. Common authorization objects that may be relevant include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type)
  F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Authorization for Activity)
  F_S_KKZ_VA (Account Substitution: Authorization for Display)
  
  
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects.
  After making changes, ensure to generate the profile and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  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 to assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to account substitution and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /PF1/MSG_RD024 error message.