How To Fix KI594 - No authorization to reverse & in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 594

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

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to cancel &V2& in controlling area &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI594 - No authorization to reverse & in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KI594 ("No authorization to reverse & in CO area &") typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when a user attempts to reverse a document or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to reverse a cost center posting or a settlement.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to perform the reversal in the specified Controlling area.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., K_CCA for cost center accounting) may not be properly assigned to the user's role.
  User Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the specific CO area or the type of transaction being reversed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Go to transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the relevant authorization objects to the user's role.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user attempt the reversal again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that any changes made to user roles are documented and comply with your organization's security policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for CO transactions, such as:
  
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CCT (Cost Center: Master Data)
  K_CG (Cost Element)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to authorization errors in the CO module.
  
  
  Training: Consider training sessions or materials on SAP authorization concepts for users who frequently encounter authorization issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KI594 error message in SAP.