How To Fix KI595 - No authorization for change documents for sec. cost elems in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 595

• Message text: No authorization for change documents for sec. cost elems in CO area &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display change documents for secondary cost
elements in controlling area &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI595 - No authorization for change documents for sec. cost elems in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KI595 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or change documents related to secondary cost elements in a controlling (CO) area. This typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to change documents for secondary cost elements in the controlling area.
  Role Configuration: The user's assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the specific actions they are trying to perform.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object for controlling (CO) activities may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  
  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 permissions are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user's roles to include the required authorizations. This may involve adding the relevant authorization objects to the user's profile.
  Common authorization objects related to controlling include:
  
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CELEM (Cost Element Accounting)
  K_COSB (Cost Object Controlling)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes 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:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  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 on authorization problems in CO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI595 error and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks in the SAP system.