How To Fix FPB_PERSONALIZATION036 - No authorization for cost center &1 in interval &2 to &3 in CO area &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPB_PERSONALIZATION - Personalization

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No authorization for cost center &1 in interval &2 to &3 in CO area &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION036 - No authorization for cost center &1 in interval &2 to &3 in CO area &4 ?

  The SAP error message FPB_PERSONALIZATION036 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific cost center within a defined interval in a particular controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of financial reporting or planning, where users are trying to access or manipulate data related to cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified cost center in the given controlling area.
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center may not be properly configured or may not exist in the specified controlling area.
  Interval Issues: The specified interval (from &2 to &3) may not be valid or may not be included in the user's authorization profile.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary access to the cost center.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their authorization profiles or roles to include access to the specified cost center and controlling area.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to cost center access (e.g., K_CCA for cost center accounting) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Verify that the cost center exists in the specified controlling area and that it is active.
  Use transaction KS03 to check the details of the cost center.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for controlling area and cost center access, such as:
  
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  K_CCA_CTR: Cost Center Authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to grant the necessary access to the user.