How To Fix KFPR140 - You are not authorized to create doc of type & in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFPR - Transfer Prices for Individual Projects

• Message number: 140

• Message text: You are not authorized to create doc of type & in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You can only create transfer price agreements with document type &V1&
in controlling area &V2& if you are suitably authorized. This means you
must have the following authorizations in authorization object
K_KFPP_DCT:
This document type
This controlling area
Activity "01" (Create)

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check your input.
Obtain the necessary authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFPR140 - You are not authorized to create doc of type & in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KFPR140 indicates that a user is not authorized to create a document of a specific type in a given controlling area. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) transactions, where certain authorizations are required to perform specific actions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specific document type in the specified controlling area.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions that prevent certain users from creating it.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that limit who can create documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs 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 PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the document type and controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User 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.
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary authorization objects, such as K_CCA (Controlling Area) and K_CCT (Cost Center), among others, depending on the document type.
  
  
  
  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. Then, attempt to create the document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to controlling documents, such as:
  
  K_CCA - Authorization for Controlling Area
  K_CCT - Authorization for Cost Center
  K_TCODE - Authorization for Transaction Codes
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Custom Development
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on authorization management and best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KFPR140 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create the required document in the controlling area.