How To Fix CK440 - No authorization in comp. code & to delete cost ests with cstg vrnt &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 440

• Message text: No authorization in comp. code & to delete cost ests with cstg vrnt &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to delete cost estimates that were saved with
costing variant &V2& in company code &V1&. This means that no
reorganization run or archiving run is possible.
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 CK440 - No authorization in comp. code & to delete cost ests with cstg vrnt & ?

  The SAP error message CK440 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to cost estimates in a particular company code. This error typically arises when a user attempts to delete cost estimates or perform other activities that require specific authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the company code in question. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Costing Variant Restrictions: The costing variant being used may have specific restrictions that prevent certain actions, such as deletion of cost estimates.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include permissions for the relevant company code and costing activities.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify existing roles or create new ones to include the required authorizations for the company code and the specific actions they need to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the necessary authorizations required.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it allows for the deletion of cost estimates if that is the intended action.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for handling cost estimates and understand the authorization requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  CK24: Delete Cost Estimate
  SU53: Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects such as K_CKA1 (Costing: Company Code) and K_CKA2 (Costing: Costing Variant) to ensure they are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in costing.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK440 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform their tasks.