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

KH703 - Overview

• 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