How To Fix KE154 - You are not authorized to use operating concern &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: You are not authorized to use operating concern &

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for operating concern &v1&.

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?

Contact your system administrator to obtain authorization for the
object &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE154 - You are not authorized to use operating concern & ?

  The SAP error message KE154, which states "You are not authorized to use operating concern &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform operations related to a specific operating concern in the Controlling (CO) module, but their user profile does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified operating concern. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Incorrect User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include access to the operating concern.
  Operating Concern Configuration: The operating concern may not be properly configured or may not be assigned to the user’s profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include access to the operating concern in question.
  Ensure that the roles contain the necessary authorizations for the CO module and specifically for the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Review Operating Concern Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the operating concern in transaction OKKP (Maintain Operating Concern) to ensure it is set up correctly and that the user should have access to it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OKKP: Maintain Operating Concern
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects for controlling may include:
  
  K_CCA: Controlling Area
  K_COSB: Operating Concern
  K_COKA: Cost Center
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors in the CO module.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.