How To Fix KI591 - No authorization for object &, action &, fields & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: No authorization for object &, action &, fields & &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized for this process. It is protected by
authorization object &V1&.
Action &V2&, which is not defined for this object, and values &V3& and
&V4& for the other fields of the object, were transferred during the
authorization check.

System Response

You cannot access the data requested.

How to fix this error?

First check whether the authorization check was accessed from the
standard SAP System or your own company-specific processing:
In the first case, contact the SAP hotline service.
In the second case, you must correct your company-specific processing.
Contact the person responsible for this in your organization.
If you need to access this processing, a temporary solution in both
cases is to add the necessary authorization to your authorization
profile. Contact the person responsible for issuing authorizations in
your organization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI591 - No authorization for object &, action &, fields & & ?

  The SAP error message KI591 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action on a particular object. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and can occur when a user attempts to access or manipulate data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Cause:
  The error message KI591 is triggered when:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorizations for the specified object and action. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Incorrect Authorization Objects: The authorization objects defined in the user's roles do not match the required authorization objects for the action they are trying to perform.
  Field Restrictions: The user may not have access to certain fields that are necessary for the action.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI591 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID that is encountering the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the required actions.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects that are causing the issue. This information is usually included in the error message.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the last authorization check and identify which authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust the roles and add the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making changes to the roles, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to controlling include K_CCACTVT (Activity in Cost Center Accounting), K_CCACTVT (Activity in Internal Orders), and others depending on the specific action being performed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KI591 error message.