How To Fix KE811 - You do not have authorization for distribution

KE811 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 811

• Message text: You do not have authorization for distribution

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to perform the functions for distributed
Profitability Analysis.

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 and ask for authorization for the
object &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE811 - You do not have authorization for distribution ?

  The SAP error message KE811, which states "You do not have authorization for distribution," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific authorizations related to distribution activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user to perform distribution-related tasks in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to distribution in CO or CO-PA.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to allow access to the required transactions or reports.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions for the specific activity being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE811 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to