How To Fix KH709 - Text for authorization object was not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Text for authorization object was not entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH709 - Text for authorization object was not entered ?

  The SAP error message KH709, which states "Text for authorization object was not entered," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a transaction or function that requires specific authorization, but the necessary text for the authorization object has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Text: The authorization object related to the transaction does not have a corresponding text entry in the system. This can happen if the authorization object was created or modified without providing a descriptive text.
  User Role Configuration: The user may not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Object:
  
  Use transaction code SU21 to check the authorization object associated with the transaction that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the text for the authorization object is defined. If it is missing, you can add it using transaction SU21.
  
  
  
  Maintain Authorization Text:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can maintain the text for the authorization object by navigating to SU21 and selecting the relevant authorization object. Then, you can add or modify the text as needed.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Verify that the user has the correct roles assigned. Use transaction PFCG to check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including texts, were included. If not, you may need to create a new transport to include the missing text.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU21: Maintain Authorization Objects
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorization objects and roles work in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH709 error and ensure that the necessary authorization texts are in place for the relevant authorization objects.