How To Fix C3501 - No authorization for costing variant &

C3501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C3 - Messages for Check Reports and Function Modules in Costing

• Message number: 501

• Message text: No authorization for costing variant &

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to display the Customizing settings for
<DS:GLOS.costing_variant>costing variant</> &V1&.
INCLUDE 'NA_AUTH_K_KEKO_DUMMY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3501 - No authorization for costing variant & ?

  The SAP error message C3501, which states "No authorization for costing variant &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a costing variant for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) and Product Costing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object for the specific costing variant.
  Authorization Profile: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary permissions to access the costing variant.
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may be restricted to certain user roles or groups, and the user does not belong to those roles.
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the