How To Fix FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE020 - You are not authorized to display data in controlling area &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to display data in controlling area &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE020 - You are not authorized to display data in controlling area &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_STATISKEYFIGURE020 indicates that a user is not authorized to display data in a specific controlling area. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to access reports or data that they do not have the necessary permissions for.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the controlling area specified in the error message.
  Missing Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or profiles that grant access to the controlling area.
  Profile Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the user’s profile that limit access to certain controlling areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG (Profile Generator) to ensure they have the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the controlling area in question.
  Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects, such as K_AUSW (Authorization for CO Area) and K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting).
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects for the controlling area. For example, ensure that the user has the correct values for the authorization fields related to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  K_AUSW: Authorization for CO Area
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization in your version of SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or Security team for further investigation.