How To Fix GK070 - No authorization for maintenance in dimension "&".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 070

• Message text: No authorization for maintenance in dimension "&".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK070 - No authorization for maintenance in dimension "&". ?

  The SAP error message GK070, which states "No authorization for maintenance in dimension '&'", typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a specific dimension in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to perform maintenance tasks on the specified dimension.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for the dimension.
  Dimension Locking: The dimension may be locked for maintenance by another user or process, preventing access.
  Incorrect User Profile: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required dimension.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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 PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the dimension are included.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary role, assign the appropriate role that includes maintenance rights for the dimension in question.
  Ensure that the role is activated and that the user is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Dimension Maintenance:
  
  If the dimension is locked, check if another user is currently maintaining it. You may need to wait until they finish or coordinate with them to gain access.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to BPC or BW.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK070 error and gain the necessary access to maintain the specified dimension.