How To Fix KH787 - You are not authorized to maintain cycles

KH787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 787

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain cycles

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to maintain cycles.

System Response

You cannot execute this function.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator if you need to execute this function.
The function is protected by the authorization object "Profitability
Analysis: Data transfer to CO-PA", Activity "&V1&".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH787 - You are not authorized to maintain cycles ?

  The SAP error message KH787, which states "You are not authorized to maintain cycles," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify cycle-related data in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center planning, internal orders, or other cycle-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization for the user role or profile attempting to perform the action. The authorization checks in SAP are designed to ensure that users can only access data and perform actions that they are permitted to, based on their assigned roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH787 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's role and authorization profile in the SAP system. This can be done by an SAP security administrator or someone with the necessary access rights.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the