How To Fix K2002 - User & does not have authorization for this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K2 - User-defined validation messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: User & does not have authorization for this operation

What causes this issue?

You have tried to perform a function for which you do not have
authorization.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K2002 - User & does not have authorization for this operation ?

  The SAP error message K2002, which states "User & does not have authorization for this operation," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a certain action does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions assigned to their user profile in the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, including Controlling (CO), where users may need specific roles or authorizations to execute certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects for the transaction or operation they are trying to perform.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned to their user profile that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed necessary permissions.
  Transaction-Specific Restrictions: Some transactions may have specific restrictions based on organizational structure or other criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction