How To Fix AB039 - No authorization for cost planning

AB039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: No authorization for cost planning

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for cost planning (transaction &V2&) in
controlling area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB039 - No authorization for cost planning ?

  The SAP error message AB039, 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. This can happen in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS), where cost planning is a critical function.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for cost planning activities.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific cost planning transactions or reports.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have restrictions based on organizational levels (e.g., company code, cost center) that prevent them from accessing certain cost planning functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction