How To Fix KG881 - You are not authorized to display the data

KG881 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 881

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG881 - You are not authorized to display the data ?

  The SAP error message KG881, which states "You are not authorized to display the data," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions within the SAP system. This can occur in various modules, including Controlling (CO) and others where data access is restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles to view the data in question.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions on the data that prevent certain users from accessing it based on organizational policies or data sensitivity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access