How To Fix KI804 - You are not authorized to maintain period locks

KI804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 804

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain period locks

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to maintain period locks.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Obtain authorization for:
Authorization object...: &V1&
Authorization class....: &V2&
Activity...............: &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI804 - You are not authorized to maintain period locks ?

  The SAP error message KI804, which states "You are not authorized to maintain period locks," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform actions related to period locks in the Controlling (CO) module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, period locks are used to prevent changes to financial data for specific periods, and only users with the appropriate permissions can maintain these locks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI804 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by using transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs. This transaction will show the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for maintaining period locks in CO are typically:
  K_CCA (Controlling Area)
  K_CCT (Cost Center)
  K_CG (Cost Element)
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary