1P139 - You are not authorized to force a posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 139

• Message text: You are not authorized to force a posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P139 - You are not authorized to force a posting ?

  The SAP error message 1P139 ("You are not authorized to force a posting") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the SAP system that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This error is often related to financial postings, such as journal entries or other accounting transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the action they are attempting. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Posting Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent certain users from forcing postings, especially in sensitive areas like financial accounting.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict users from performing specific actions without proper authorization.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Contact your SAP security administrator to review your user roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the action you are attempting. This may involve adding specific authorization objects related to posting.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you find that you lack the necessary authorizations, formally request the required permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are an administrator, check the configuration settings related to posting authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's policies and that they allow the necessary postings for authorized users.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to authorization management to understand the specific authorization objects that may be relevant to your situation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the transaction again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are managed through authorization objects. Common objects related to financial postings include F_BKPF_BSA (Accounting Document) and F_BKPF_BER (Document Type).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to authorization management, such as SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization-related errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.