How To Fix CK818 - No authorization to display this cost estimate

CK818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 818

• Message text: No authorization to display this cost estimate

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to display a cost estimate but are not authorized to
do so.
INCLUDE 'NA_FI_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE DE
Authorization object: <DS:UO.K_KEKO>K_KEKO</>
Parameters:
Activity: 03
Company code: &v1&
Costing variant: &v2&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK818 - No authorization to display this cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK818 ("No authorization to display this cost estimate") typically occurs when a user attempts to access a cost estimate in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) and Product Costing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role or profile attempting to access the cost estimate. The authorization checks in SAP are based on the user's assigned roles and the associated authorization objects. If the user does not have the required permissions to view the cost estimate, the system will generate this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK818 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is