How To Fix I0126 - No authorization for creating cost center &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 126

• Message text: No authorization for creating cost center &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create an object for
<GL:cost_center>cost center</> &V1& from
<GL:controlling_area>controlling area</> &V2&. Your
<GL:user_master_record>user master record</> does not have the
necessary entry for <GL:transaction>transaction</> &V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

You need an entry in your user master record that will allow you to
create objects for cost center &V1& from controlling area
&V2&.
INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0126 - No authorization for creating cost center & ?

  The SAP error message I0126 "No authorization for creating cost center" typically indicates that the user attempting to create a cost center does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is strictly enforced to ensure that only authorized personnel can perform certain actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the required authorization roles assigned to their user profile that allow for the creation of cost centers.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to cost center creation (such as K_CCACTVT for activity type) may not be properly configured for the user.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may have access to certain organizational units but not to the specific area where they are trying to create the cost center.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, a system administrator or security officer should assign the appropriate roles that include the authorization for creating cost centers.
  Common roles that may include this authorization are those related to controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the correct roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects (like K_CCACTVT) to ensure that the user has the necessary activity permissions (e.g., create, change).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not an administrator, contact your SAP security team or system administrator to review and adjust the user’s authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in, then attempt to create the cost center again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  K_CCACTVT: Authorization for Cost Center Accounting Activities
  K_CCACTVT: Authorization for Cost Center Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to creating cost centers in SAP.