How To Fix KI584 - No authorization to delete & in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 584

• Message text: No authorization to delete & in CO area &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to delete definitions for &V1& in controlling
area &V2&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI584 - No authorization to delete & in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KI584 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to delete a cost object in a specific controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to delete a cost center, internal order, or another cost object without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform delete operations in the specified CO area.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific cost object or CO area.
  Object Status: The cost object may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be locked or have posted transactions).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the authorization objects related to CO, such as K_CCACTVT (Activity) and K_CCACTVT (Cost Center Activity).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the rights to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost object you are trying to delete is not locked or has no posted transactions. If it does, you may need to reverse or clear those transactions before deletion.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for deleting cost objects and understand the implications of such actions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for CO, such as:
  
  K_CCACTVT: Authorization for controlling activities.
  K_CCACTVT: Authorization for cost center activities.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers.
  KO03: Display internal orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors in CO.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI584 error and ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to perform their tasks in the SAP system.