How To Fix RTC_CT_01237 - Request permissions to change additional financial data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_CT_01 - Real consolidation - currency translation

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Request permissions to change additional financial data

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to change or create specified investment
equity data.

System Response

Processing is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

If your entries are correct, you must obtain authorization for the
authorization group specified in the consolidation entity, and for
activity "01" and "02" and entity ID.
The authorization object is F_RTCAFD.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_CT_01237 - Request permissions to change additional financial data ?

  The SAP error message RTC_CT_01237, which states "Request permissions to change additional financial data," typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite when a user attempts to modify financial data that they do not have the necessary permissions to change. This is often related to the security and authorization settings within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to make changes to the financial data.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict changes to certain financial data based on user roles or organizational policies.
  Data Locking: The data may be locked for editing due to ongoing processes or workflows that prevent changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the user's assigned roles and authorizations. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) to check the user's profile.
  Reviewing the authorization objects related to financial data changes (e.g., F_BKPF_BWA, F_BKPF_BWA).
  
  
  
  Request Additional Permissions: If the user lacks the necessary permissions, they should request additional access from their SAP security administrator or the relevant authority within the organization.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If the permissions seem correct, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing changes to the financial data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues for further guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to financial data in SAP.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to financial data management include:
  
  FB01 (Post Document)
  FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display)
  FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RTC_CT_01237 or similar authorization errors.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of data security and the processes for requesting additional permissions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RTC_CT_01237 error effectively.