How To Fix CJ247 - No authorization to copy Controlling Areas.

CJ247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 247

• Message text: No authorization to copy Controlling Areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ247 - No authorization to copy Controlling Areas. ?

  The SAP error message CJ247 "No authorization to copy Controlling Areas" typically occurs when a user attempts to copy or create a controlling area in SAP without having the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization objects that control access to specific functions within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the action of copying controlling areas. This is usually due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Authorization Object: The specific authorization object that governs this action is K_CCA (Controlling Area: Authorization for Controlling Area).
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to access the controlling area functions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to