How To Fix KH771 - You are not authorized to convert line items

KH771 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 771

• Message text: You are not authorized to convert line items

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to convert line items.

System Response

You cannot use this function.

How to fix this error?

If you need to use this function, you need authorization for the
object "EC-PCA: Profit centers" with Activity 42.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH771 - You are not authorized to convert line items ?

  The SAP error message KH771 ("You are not authorized to convert line items") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations in the SAP system, particularly in the context of converting line items in the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user role attempting to convert line items. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the necessary authorization objects assigned to their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH771 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization