How To Fix >U239 - You are not authorized to adjust postings in general ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 239

• Message text: You are not authorized to adjust postings in general ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U239 - You are not authorized to adjust postings in general ledger ?

  The SAP error message U239, which states "You are not authorized to adjust postings in general ledger," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform adjustments or postings in the General Ledger (G/L) module of SAP. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a journal entry, make adjustments, or perform other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role or profile does not include the necessary authorizations for G/L postings.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not be assigned to the correct user role that includes G/L posting permissions.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on the company code they are trying to post to.
  Posting Period Restrictions: The posting period may be closed, and the user does not have the authorization to open it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis team member should modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for G/L postings.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to a role that has the necessary authorization objects, such as F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document: Authorization for Document Type) and F_BKPF_AKT (Accounting Document: Authorization for Activity).
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific company code they are trying to post to. This can be checked in the user’s role assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the posting period is open. If it is closed, the user may need to request that the period be opened or be granted authorization to post in closed periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to G/L postings, such as:
  
  F_BKPF_BES: Document Type
  F_BKPF_AKT: Activity
  F_LFA1_APL: Vendor Master Data
  F_KNA1_APL: Customer Master Data
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the U239 error message in SAP.