How To Fix KC040 - You are not authorized to perform this function

KC040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KC - Cost Collector

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this function

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to use this function.

How to fix this error?

To use this function, you require authorization for the <LS>RSET</>
system administration function for the S_ADMI_FCD authorization object
("system authorizations", class, "Basis development environment").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KC040 - You are not authorized to perform this function ?

  The SAP error message KC040, which states "You are not authorized to perform this function," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific transaction or function within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain reports, execute transactions, or perform specific actions in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate roles or authorizations that allow them to perform the desired action.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to the transaction may have restrictions that the user does not meet.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not include the necessary permissions for the specific function.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed access.
  User Status: The user account may be locked or inactive, preventing access to certain functions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to