How To Fix KA247 - You are not authorized to maintain; display only &&&

KA247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 247

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain; display only &&&

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization for maintenance in this transaction.

System Response

The system switches to the display mode.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, obtain the missing authorization. You will require
authorization for
object &V1&
activity &V2&
authorization class &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA247 - You are not authorized to maintain; display only &&& ?

  The SAP error message KA247 ("You are not authorized to maintain; display only") typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to perform maintenance tasks in the system, specifically in the context of controlling (CO) or cost center accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user role assigned to you does not include the necessary authorizations for maintaining the specific object (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, etc.) in the controlling module.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction you are trying to access may have restrictions based on your user profile or the specific settings in the system.
  Object-Specific Authorizations: The authorization object related to the transaction may not be properly configured for your user ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Contact your SAP security administrator to verify your user roles and authorizations. Ensure that you have the necessary roles assigned that allow for maintenance activities in the relevant area.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization objects for controlling activities include:
  K_CCA: