How To Fix KH734 - You are not authorized to display the profit center group in COAr &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 734

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the profit center group in COAr &

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH734 - You are not authorized to display the profit center group in COAr & ?

  The SAP error message KH734 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to display a profit center group in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access profit center group data without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for viewing profit center groups. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Configuration Settings: The profit center group may not be properly configured or assigned to the user’s role.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units or may not have the necessary access rights to the profit center group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorization objects to the user’s role. The relevant authorization object for profit center groups is typically K_CCA (Controlling Area) and K_PCA (Profit Center Accounting).
  Ensure that the user has access to the specific profit center group they are trying to view.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the error message and the transaction code you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to access the profit center group again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  K_CCA: Authorization for Controlling Area
  K_PCA: Authorization for Profit Center Accounting
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and roles in the Controlling module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH734 error and gain access to the profit center group as needed.