How To Fix KH738 - You have no authorization for object &, activity &, fields & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 738

• Message text: You have no authorization for object &, activity &, fields & &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized for this transaction. It is protected by
authorization object &V1&.
The authorizations for non-defined activity &V2& for this object and
the values (&V3&, &V4&) for other fields are also checked.

System Response

You may not access the data requested.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the authorization check stems from a standard SAP
transaction or from one of your company's transactions.
If the first is true, contact the SAP Hotline to solve the problem.
If the second is true, the individual transaction must be corrected.
Contact the person responsible in your company.
If you urgently require the transaction in the short term, you can
contact your system administrator for the necessary extension of your
profile to include the authorization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH738 - You have no authorization for object &, activity &, fields & & ?

  The SAP error message KH738 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific object, activity, or field. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires certain permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specified object and activity.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be properly configured in the system.
  Field-Level Security: There may be restrictions on specific fields that the user is trying to access or modify.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Check the relevant authorization objects in transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorizations, you may need to modify the roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Ensure that the role is properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  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 authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: These are defined in the system and control access to various functionalities. Each object has specific fields that define the level of access.
  SAP Security: Understanding how roles and authorizations work in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or deeper analysis of the authorization setup in your system.