How To Fix RECEPR359 - No authorization to change valuation correction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECEPR - Messages for Contract Valuation

• Message number: 359

• Message text: No authorization to change valuation correction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECEPR359 - No authorization to change valuation correction ?

  The SAP error message RECEPR359 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a valuation correction. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or financial accounting when a user attempts to make changes to valuation data that they are not permitted to modify.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object to perform the action related to valuation corrections. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that restrict certain users from making changes to valuation corrections.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or organizational policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorization, a security administrator should update the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for changing valuation corrections.
  Ensure that the user has access to the relevant authorization objects, such as M_BEST_BSA (Purchasing Document) or M_BEST_EKG (Valuation).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings in the system that might be preventing the user from making changes. This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant modules (e.g., MM, FI).
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the processes and understand the limitations of their roles. Providing documentation on how to handle valuation corrections can also be beneficial.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that pertain to inventory management and valuation corrections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to inventory and valuation include:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECEPR359 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to perform the necessary actions in SAP.