BKN003 - No authorization for screen variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKN - Manual Actual Postings in CO

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization for screen variants

What causes this issue?

The authorization object K_pvariant can be used for the screen
variants.

System Response

As you do not have authorization for the screen variants available,
processing cannot continue.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKN003 - No authorization for screen variants ?

  The SAP error message BKN003: No authorization for screen variants typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a screen variant in SAP but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various SAP modules, including SAP Financials (FI) and others where screen variants are used to customize the display of data.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile to access or modify screen variants. This can be due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object for screen variants.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles do not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or screen variant.
  Profile Issues: The user's profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to screen variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BKN003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user via transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for screen variants.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). Add the necessary authorization objects related to screen variants, such as:
  
  S_SCR_VA (Authorization for Screen Variants)
  S_USER_AUTH (User Authorization)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to screen variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to screen variants and authorizations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BKN003 error and allow the user to access or modify screen variants as needed.