How To Fix KB051 - You have no authorization for the selected valuation view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You have no authorization for the selected valuation view

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to display valuation view &V1& in
controlling area &V2&.

System Response

The selection of the valuation view is rejected by the system or no
data can be displayed for this valuation view.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to give you authorization for object
K_TP_VALU with controlling area &V2& and valuation view &V1& or choose
a different valuation view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB051 - You have no authorization for the selected valuation view ?

  The SAP error message KB051, which states "You have no authorization for the selected valuation view," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a valuation view in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with cost accounting or financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access the specific valuation view.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the valuation view in question.
  Valuation View Settings: The valuation view itself 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 see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to review the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects related to the valuation view.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to valuation views may include K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) or K_TCODE (Transaction Code).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the SAP error message KB051.