How To Fix KB141 - There is at least one overlap in your authorizations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 141

• Message text: There is at least one overlap in your authorizations

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to use this function.

System Response

Some database records were not processed.

How to fix this error?

To call up the report info box, choose "Report -> Report info".The
system displays the cost elements for which you do not have
authorization. Request these authorizations and call up the report
again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KB141 - There is at least one overlap in your authorizations ?

  The SAP error message KB141, which states "There is at least one overlap in your authorizations," typically occurs when there is a conflict in the authorization objects assigned to a user. This can happen when a user has multiple roles or profiles that grant overlapping authorizations, leading to potential security risks or violations of the principle of least privilege.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Roles: The user has been assigned multiple roles that contain conflicting authorizations for the same authorization object.
  Authorization Objects: The authorization objects defined in the roles may have overlapping values or conditions that create a conflict.
  Profile Conflicts: If a user has multiple profiles, they may inadvertently grant permissions that overlap with one another.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review User Roles: Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance). Identify any roles that may have overlapping authorizations.
  Analyze Authorization Objects: Use transaction code SUIM (User Information System) to analyze the authorization objects associated with