How To Fix KI587 - No authorization to delete secondary cost elements in CO area &

KI587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 587

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

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to delete secondary cost elements in controlling
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI587 - No authorization to delete secondary cost elements in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KI587, which states "No authorization to delete secondary cost elements in CO area &," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete secondary cost elements in a controlling (CO) area without having the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to delete secondary cost elements in the specified controlling area. This is often due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the deletion of certain cost elements to prevent data integrity issues.
  Cost Element Type: Secondary cost elements are used for internal cost allocations and may have restrictions on deletion to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization failure details.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions to delete secondary cost elements.
  
  
  
  Adjust