How To Fix KH747 - You are not authorized to create an automatic ledger in COAr &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 747

• Message text: You are not authorized to create an automatic ledger in COAr &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to create automatic ledgers in controlling area
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System Response

You cannot create an automatic ledger.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have entered the correct controlling area.
If you need to create ledgers automatically for this controlling area,
your system administrator can extend your profile to include the
necessary authorization.
Ledger generation is protected by authorization object <ZH>EC-PCA:
Generate and activate ledger</> (K_PCAL_GEN), activity 62.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH747 - You are not authorized to create an automatic ledger in COAr & ?

  The SAP error message KH747, which states "You are not authorized to create an automatic ledger in COAr &," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to create or manage automatic ledgers in the Controlling (CO) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for creating or managing automatic ledgers in the CO module.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the system that restrict access to certain functionalities based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing.
  Review the authorization logs to identify the specific authorization object that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user roles using transaction code PFCG.
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for creating automatic ledgers.
  
  
  
  Request Additional Authorizations:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  Request the required authorizations based on the findings from the SU53 analysis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, test the functionality again to ensure that the user can now create an automatic ledger without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to Controlling (CO) include:
  
  K_CCA: Controlling Area
  K_CCT: Cost Center
  K_CG: Cost Element
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and the specific functionalities of the CO module.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.