How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE039 - You are not authorized to plan on cost center &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 039

• Message text: You are not authorized to plan on cost center &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE039 - You are not authorized to plan on cost center &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE039 indicates that a user is not authorized to perform planning activities on a specific cost center. This error typically arises in the context of financial planning and controlling (FICO) modules when a user attempts to access or modify planning data for a cost center for which they lack the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to plan on the specified cost center. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Cost Center Settings: The cost center may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or groups.
  Organizational Structure: The user may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units that allow planning on the specified cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include planning authorizations for the relevant cost centers.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to update the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for planning on the specified cost center.
  
  
  
  Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the cost center in transaction KS01 or KS02 to ensure that there are no restrictions set that would prevent the user from planning on it.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the appropriate organizational units that correspond to the cost center in question. This may involve checking the user's assignment in the HR module or organizational management.
  
  
  
  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 planning activity again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  KS01/KS02: Create/Change Cost Center
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to cost center planning include:
  
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  K_CCA_CTR: Cost Center Authorization
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.