How To Fix K6003 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &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: 003

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 is not authorized

What causes this issue?

The entered characteristic value was not found in the check table.

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?

Please supplement the value using the master data maintenance or enter
a valid characteristic value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6003 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 is not authorized ?

  The SAP error message K6003 indicates that a user is trying to access or use a characteristic value for a characteristic in a way that is not authorized. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific characteristic value for the characteristic in question.
  Characteristic Value Restrictions: The characteristic value may be restricted or not allowed for the user based on the configuration in the system.
  Missing Roles or Profiles: The user’s role or profile may not include the necessary permissions to access certain data or perform specific actions related to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K6003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the characteristic and its values are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the characteristic and its values.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to the characteristic are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristics and their values in the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA). Ensure that the values are correctly set up and that there are no restrictions that would prevent access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction or process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to characteristics and their values in the context of your SAP implementation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on authorization management and characteristic configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K6003 error in SAP.