How To Fix JA006 - No authorization for controlling area & action &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JA - Central error messages, project system

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No authorization for controlling area & action &

What causes this issue?

You do not have all the necessary authorizations for display or working
with the WBS element &V3&.
The system checks the transaction authorizations in the Project System
(C_PROJ_KOK) with the values:
Controlling area (KOKRS),,&V1&
Action (ACTVT),,&V2&

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_AKTIVIT-T' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_BERECHTIGUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JA006 - No authorization for controlling area & action & ?

  The SAP error message JA006 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific controlling area and action. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) module transactions, where users are trying to perform actions related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization object for the controlling area in question. This could be due to missing roles or profiles assigned to the user.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the controlling area.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization objects related to controlling, such as K_AUSW (Authorization for CO) and K_CCA (Authorization for Cost Center Accounting).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user roles using transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to include the required authorizations for the controlling area.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that cover the necessary actions in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the Controlling module, such as:
  
  K_AUSW - Authorization for CO
  K_CCA - Authorization for Cost Center Accounting
  K_CCTY - Authorization for Cost Center Type
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing user authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the error message JA006.