How To Fix KI585 - No authorization to change secondary cost elements in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 585

• Message text: No authorization to change secondary cost elements in CO area &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to change secondary cost elements in controlling
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI585 - No authorization to change secondary cost elements in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KI585 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to change secondary cost elements in a controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions related to cost accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization object for changing secondary cost elements in the specified controlling area.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Cost Element Type: Secondary cost elements are used for internal cost allocations and require specific authorizations that differ from primary cost elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to review the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects. The relevant authorization object for changing secondary cost elements is typically K_CCA (Controlling Area).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate activity (e.g., 01 for create, 02 for change) for the secondary cost elements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP CO, especially those related to cost elements and controlling area activities.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to cost elements include:
  
  KA01: Create Primary Cost Element
  KA02: Change Primary Cost Element
  KA03: Display Primary Cost Element
  KS01: Create Secondary Cost Element
  KS02: Change Secondary Cost Element
  KS03: Display Secondary Cost Element
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI585 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in the SAP system.