How To Fix CI044 - Internal processing is not authorized for the selected control keys

CI044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Internal processing is not authorized for the selected control keys

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CI044 - Details

• The SAP error message CI044, which states "Internal processing is not authorized for the selected control keys," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and internal order management. This error indicates that the system is preventing certain operations due to authorization issues related to the control keys assigned to the internal orders or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action associated with the selected control keys.
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the internal order or cost center may not allow for the operation being attempted (e.g., certain types of postings or transactions).
  System Settings: The configuration of the control keys in the system may restrict certain functionalities based on business requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  If the