How To Fix COCORE600 - You are not authorized to display controlling areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCORE - CO Interface in HR Stand Alone

• Message number: 600

• Message text: You are not authorized to display controlling areas

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCORE600 - You are not authorized to display controlling areas ?

  The SAP error message COCORE600 ("You are not authorized to display controlling areas") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access or display the specified controlling area in the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where access control is strictly enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to view the controlling area. This could be due to missing roles or profiles assigned to the user.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the controlling area in question.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review and Update Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, review the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for controlling area access, such as:
  
  K_CCA (Controlling Area: Authorization for CO)
  K_CCA_A (Controlling Area: Authorization for CO - Activity)
  
  
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or system administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the controlling area you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After any changes are made to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to controlling areas in SAP CO (Controlling).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on authorization problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure access for users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COCORE600 error and gain access to the controlling areas as needed.