How To Fix KH703 - First letter of authorization object must be "Y" or "Z"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 703

• Message text: First letter of authorization object must be "Y" or "Z"

What causes this issue?

The name of the authorization object is not in the allowed name range.

System Response

You cannot process this authorization object.

How to fix this error?

Use a name which begins with Y or Z.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH703 - First letter of authorization object must be "Y" or "Z" ?

  The SAP error message KH703 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization object being used in a transaction or program. Specifically, it states that the first letter of the authorization object must be "Y" or "Z". This is a common requirement in SAP systems to ensure that custom authorization objects (which typically start with "Y" or "Z") are used instead of standard ones.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Object Naming Convention: In SAP, standard authorization objects typically start with letters A to X, while custom objects are required to start with Y or Z. This is a convention to differentiate between standard and custom objects.
  Incorrect Configuration: The error may occur if a transaction or program is trying to use a standard authorization object instead of a custom one.
  Missing or Incorrect Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations assigned to them, or the authorization object being referenced is not correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Authorization Object: Verify the authorization object being used in the transaction or program. Ensure that it starts with "Y" or "Z".
  Create or Modify Authorization Object: If the authorization object is standard and needs to be customized, you may need to create a new authorization object that starts with "Y" or "Z" and assign the necessary authorizations to it.
  Review User Roles: Check the user roles assigned to the user encountering the error. Ensure that the roles include the necessary custom authorization objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you are not authorized to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) to check user authorizations or SU21 (Maintain Authorization Objects) to manage authorization objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for more information on authorization management.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction or program again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KH703 error message in SAP.