How To Fix KFPR171 - You are not authorized to change the transfer price agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFPR - Transfer Prices for Individual Projects

• Message number: 171

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the transfer price agreement

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to use activity 1001 (Create/Change Planning) in
<ZH>receiver</> profit center &V2&. However, you cannot change the
<ZH>receiver</> profit center &V2& in controlling area &V1& unless you
have this authorization.
If you have this authorization for the activity in the <ZH>provider</>
profit center &V3&, you can only display the transfer price agreement.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Obtain the appropriate authorization.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFPR171 - You are not authorized to change the transfer price agreement ?

  The SAP error message KFPR171, which states "You are not authorized to change the transfer price agreement," typically indicates that the user attempting to modify a transfer price agreement does not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization roles or permissions to change transfer price agreements in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transaction codes or object authorizations related to transfer pricing.
  Document Status: The transfer price agreement may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be locked or finalized).
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly to allow for changes to transfer pricing agreements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, the security team may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for changing transfer price agreements.
  
  
  
  Document Status Review:
  
  Check the status of the transfer price agreement. If it is locked or finalized, you may need to unlock it or change its status before making modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding transfer pricing and authorization management to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect, and then attempt to change the transfer price agreement again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KF01 (Create Transfer Price Agreement), KF02 (Change Transfer Price Agreement), and KF03 (Display Transfer Price Agreement).
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to transfer pricing include K_T001 (Company Code), K_T030 (Master Data), and K_T031 (Transfer Pricing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to transfer pricing and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.