How To Fix K6002 - Data area &1 in form &2 is not authorized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Data area &1 in form &2 is not authorized

What causes this issue?

The form was created for a data area which does not exist (any longer).
As a result, no fiscal year variant or version currency can be
determined.

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?

Either supplement the data area or use a different form.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6002 - Data area &1 in form &2 is not authorized ?

  The SAP error message K6002, which states "Data area &1 in form &2 is not authorized," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to access a data area or form for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when running reports, executing transactions, or accessing specific functionalities within the CO module.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to access the specified data area or form. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that restrict access to certain data areas or forms.
  Data Area Restrictions: The data area itself may have restrictions set up that limit access based on user roles or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the required data area and form.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the CO module are included in the user's profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through user role adjustments, consult with your SAP Basis or security team to investigate further. They may need to check the configuration of the data area and form to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the data area or form again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the CO module, such as K_AUSW (Authorizations for CO) and others that may be relevant to the specific transaction or report being accessed.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to user authorizations and security to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K6002 error message in SAP.