How To Fix KH735 - You are not authorized to create the profit center group in COAr &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 735

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

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to create profit center groups in controlling
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH735 - You are not authorized to create the profit center group in COAr & ?

  The SAP error message KH735 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create a profit center group in the Controlling Area (COAr). This is a common issue in SAP systems where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data integrity and security.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through authorization objects, and if a user does not have the required permissions, they will encounter this error when attempting to perform the action.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's current roles and authorizations. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for creating profit center groups typically include:
  
  K_CCACTVT (Activity in Controlling)
  K_CCGPCA (Profit Center Group)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary activities (like Create, Change) assigned to these authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  This may involve adding the user to a role that has the necessary permissions or creating a custom role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  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 create the profit center group again.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for their roles. Providing documentation or training can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Consulting with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP security team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH735 error and successfully create the profit center group in the SAP system.