How To Fix KI805 - You are not authorized to display period locks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 805

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

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display the 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 display authorization for:
Authorization object...: &V1&
Authorization class....: &V2&
Activity...............: &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI805 - You are not authorized to display period locks ?

  The SAP error message KI805, which states "You are not authorized to display period locks," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or view period locks in the Controlling (CO) module but lacks the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization. In SAP, period locks are used to prevent changes to financial data during specific periods, and only users with the appropriate roles and permissions can view or manage these locks. If a user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI805 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 encountering the error. This transaction will show the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for viewing period locks in the CO module typically include:
  
  K_BETR: Authorization for controlling area
  K_LV01: Authorization for displaying period locks
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles to include the necessary authorizations. This may involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the required permissions.
  Creating a custom role with the necessary authorizations if no existing role fits.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After updating the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Then, attempt to access the period locks again.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for accessing sensitive data in SAP. Providing training or documentation can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check or modify user roles)
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SU53: Display authorization check (to troubleshoot authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to authorization issues in the CO module.
  
  
  
  Security Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies and to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI805 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to view period locks in SAP.