How To Fix C3501 - No authorization for costing variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 user's roles to include the required authorization for the costing variant.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for costing variants is typically K_CVAR (Costing Variant). Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned to this object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation regarding costing variants and user authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  K_CVAR: Costing Variant Authorization
  K_CST: Costing Authorization
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants and authorizations.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle authorization issues and know whom to contact for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C3501 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to the costing variants they need.