How To Fix AP520 - No authorization for data collection in controlling area &1.

AP520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 520

• Message text: No authorization for data collection in controlling area &1.

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization in controlling area &V1& for carrying
out the data selection program.

System Response

Processing is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP520 - No authorization for data collection in controlling area &1. ?

  The SAP error message AP520 "No authorization for data collection in controlling area &1" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action related to data collection in a specific controlling area for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) and Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the controlling area.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to