How To Fix CK293 - Marking authorization for costing variant &1 not granted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Marking authorization for costing variant &1 not granted

What causes this issue?

Marking was not allowed for costing variant &V1&, company code &v2&,
costing version &v3&, and posting period &v4&.

How to fix this error?

To mark and release, you must carry out the organizational measure
'Marking allowance':
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Marking allowance</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK293 - Marking authorization for costing variant &1 not granted ?

  The SAP error message CK293, which states "Marking authorization for costing variant &1 not granted," typically occurs in the context of product costing and marking in SAP. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform marking operations for the specified costing variant.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the marking does not have the required authorization for the specified costing variant. This can be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured to allow marking, or the user may not be assigned to the appropriate costing variant.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct user roles that include the necessary authorizations for the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for the costing variant in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the costing variant.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to costing, such as C_KKAE_KV (Costing Variant Authorization).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the costing variant in transaction OKKN to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the user is authorized to use it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the marking operation again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to costing and marking in SAP. This includes understanding how to manage and assign roles effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and costing variant configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK293 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required operations.