How To Fix KI552 - You have no authorization to change cost center & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 552

• Message text: You have no authorization to change cost center & &

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI552 - You have no authorization to change cost center & & ?

  The SAP error message KI552 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change a specific cost center. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) modules, where users are attempting to modify cost center data but lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations to change cost center data. This could be due to missing authorization objects or incorrect role assignments.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be locked or in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be marked as inactive).
  User Profile: The user profile may not be set up correctly, or the user may not be assigned to the appropriate organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for cost center changes are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator should modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorization objects (e.g., K_CCA for cost center accounting).
  Ensure that the role includes the necessary activity (e.g., change, display) for the cost center.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Verify the status of the cost center in transaction KS03 (Display Cost Center). Ensure that it is active and not locked for changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to change the cost center again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to cost centers include:
  
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  K_CCA_ACT: Activity in Cost Center Accounting
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI552 error and gain the necessary access to modify cost center data.