How To Fix /CPD/AVR_MESSAGE011 - You do not have authorizations to the Controlling Area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/AVR_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: You do not have authorizations to the Controlling Area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/AVR_MESSAGE011 - You do not have authorizations to the Controlling Area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/AVR_MESSAGE011 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific Controlling Area in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or controlling transactions where access to certain areas is restricted based on user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specified Controlling Area.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate roles that include access to the Controlling Area.
  Controlling Area Configuration: The Controlling Area may be configured in such a way that only certain users or roles can access it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to Controlling Area access, such as K_AUSW (Authorization for Controlling Area) and K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the Controlling Area in question.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Appropriate Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to roles that include access to the relevant Controlling Area. This may involve creating a new role or modifying an existing one to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, 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 for Controlling Area access. Common objects include:
  
  K_AUSW: Authorization for Controlling Area
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  K_TCODE: Transaction Code Authorization
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  ST01: System Trace (for deeper analysis)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.