How To Fix KFM416 - No authorization to display and generate the key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFM - Message Class for Generic Key Figure Monitor

• Message number: 416

• Message text: No authorization to display and generate the key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFM416 - No authorization to display and generate the key figure ?

  The SAP error message KFM416, which states "No authorization to display and generate the key figure," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when a user attempts to access or generate a key figure for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile to view or generate the specific key figure.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the key figure in question.
  Object Level Security: There may be restrictions at the object level that prevent the user from accessing certain key figures.
  Data Access Restrictions: The user may be restricted from accessing certain data based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the key figure.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects related to the key figure, such as S_RS_COMP for reporting or S_BW_AUTH for BW authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the access to the key figure again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to key figures in SAP BW. Common objects include:
  
  S_BW_AUTH: General authorization for BW.
  S_RS_COMP: Authorization for reporting components.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on authorization management and best practices.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KFM416 error message.