1P184 - No authorization for posting with backdated posting date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 184

• Message text: No authorization for posting with backdated posting date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P184 - No authorization for posting with backdated posting date ?

  The SAP error message 1P184 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to post transactions with a backdated posting date. This typically occurs when a user attempts to post a document with a date that is earlier than the current date, and their user role does not permit such actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Restrictions: The user's role may not include the necessary authorizations to post backdated transactions. This is often a security measure to prevent unauthorized or erroneous postings.
  Company Policy: Many organizations have policies in place that restrict backdated postings to maintain the integrity of financial records.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to restrict backdated postings based on specific settings in the financial module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user's role to include the required authorizations for backdated postings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If backdating is not essential, consider changing the posting date to the current date or a date that is allowed by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Company Policies:
  
  Verify with your finance or accounting department if backdated postings are allowed and under what circumstances. If they are allowed, ensure that the user follows the proper procedures to obtain the necessary approvals.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to posting dates. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or consulting with an SAP Basis or FI consultant.
  
  
  
  Request Temporary Access:
  
  If backdated postings are necessary for a specific transaction, you may request temporary access or a special approval from a manager or system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check or modify user roles)
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding posting rules and authorization management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to backdated postings in SAP.