How To Fix AB037 - No authorization for cost planning

AB037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No authorization for cost planning

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for cost planning with cost element &V2&
in controlling area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB037 - No authorization for cost planning ?

  The SAP error message AB037, which states "No authorization for cost planning," typically occurs when a user attempts to access cost planning functions in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform that action. This can happen in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS), where cost planning is a critical function.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to cost planning (e.g., K_AKTIV, K_CCA, K_COSP) may not be properly configured for the user.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up, or the user may be assigned to a role that does not include cost planning permissions.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error may also arise due to client-specific settings or restrictions that limit access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which