How To Fix KE601 - You are not authorized to perform this function

KE601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 601

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

What causes this issue?

You do not have the necessary authorizations in your user master
record.

System Response

You cannot execute this function.

How to fix this error?

You need authorization for maintaining the structure:
Create - Authorization obj. <ZH>K_KEA_TC</>, ACTVT: <ZH>01</>
Change - Authorization obj. <ZH>K_KEA_TC</>, ACTVT: <ZH>02</>
Delete - Authorization obj. <ZH>K_KEA_TC</>, ACTVT: <ZH>02</>
Display - Authorization obj. <ZH>K_KEA_TC</>, ACTVT: <ZH>03</>
Import from client - Auth. obj. <ZH>K_KEA_TC</>, ACTVT: <ZH>60</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE601 - You are not authorized to perform this function ?

  The SAP error message KE601, 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 error is common in various SAP modules, including Controlling (CO), and can occur when trying to access reports, execute transactions, or perform certain actions.
  Causes of KE601 Error
  
  Missing Authorizations: The most common cause is that the user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the specific transaction or function.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  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 be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have inadvertently removed