How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RD036 - No authorization for account substitution for delete activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RD -

• Message number: 036

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD036 - No authorization for account substitution for delete activity ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RD036 No authorization for account substitution for delete activity typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform a delete operation related to account substitution but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where account substitutions are configured.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to perform account substitution for delete activities. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of account substitution settings in the system.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary permissions for account substitution activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for account substitution are included.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for account substitution activities.
  Consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user is granted the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for account substitution in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OB28 for account substitution).
  Ensure that the account substitution rules are correctly defined and that the user has the necessary permissions to access these configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or configuration, test the delete activity again to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OB28: Maintain Account Substitution
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to account substitution may include:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Authorization for document types
  F_BKPF_AKT: Authorization for account types
  F_BKPF_FKA: Authorization for financial accounting activities
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account substitution and authorization management.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.