How To Fix GK058 - No authorization "&" for task category "&" in cons group "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 058

• Message text: No authorization "&" for task category "&" in cons group "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK058 - No authorization "&" for task category "&" in cons group "&" ?

  The SAP error message GK058 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific task category within a configuration group. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or related modules where task categories are used to define specific activities or processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for the specified task category.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object related to the task category may not be properly configured in the system.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions for the task category in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the task category.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Identify the specific authorization object that is missing and take note of the required values.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the necessary authorization objects to the role and generate the profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorizations are controlled through authorization objects, which define the permissions for various activities. Common authorization objects related to task categories in CO include C_TCODE, C_KTYP, and others depending on the specific task.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and best practices for role assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK058 error and ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required tasks.