How To Fix FPB_PERSONALIZATION035 - No authorization for cost center group &1 in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 035

• Message text: No authorization for cost center group &1 in controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION035 - No authorization for cost center group &1 in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION035 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific cost center group in a given controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of financial planning and budgeting within SAP, particularly when users attempt to personalize or access data related to cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to access the specified cost center group.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include access to the controlling area and cost center group.
  Cost Center Group Configuration: The cost center group may not be properly configured or may not exist in the specified controlling area.
  User Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the user master data that prevent access to certain organizational units.
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the cost center group and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, assign the appropriate roles that include access to the relevant cost center groups and controlling areas.
  Ensure that the roles are properly configured to include the necessary authorization objects, such as K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) and K_CCG (Cost Center Group).
  
  
  
  Cost Center Group Verification:
  
  Verify that the cost center group exists in the specified controlling area. You can check this in the controlling area configuration.
  If the cost center group is missing, it may need to be created or the user may need to be granted access to a different cost center group.
  
  
  
  User Master Data:
  
  Check the user master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect authorization checks.
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units and has the necessary parameters set.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team for further assistance. They can help analyze the authorization issues and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with relevant authorization objects such as K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) and K_CCG (Cost Center Group) to understand the permissions required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKB9: Cost Center Group Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and cost center accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.