How To Fix KI871 - You have no authorization for cycle &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 871

• Message text: You have no authorization for cycle &

What causes this issue?

In a customer exit, an authorization check was carried out which you
did not pass.

System Response

Processing is suspended.

How to fix this error?

Contact the person at your company who maintains the customer exits and
wrote the function module for the authorization check.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI871 - You have no authorization for cycle & ?

  The SAP error message KI871, which states "You have no authorization for cycle &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or execute a cycle in the SAP Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the context of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or Internal Orders, and does not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specific cycle or perform the action they are attempting.
  Missing Roles: The user’s assigned roles may not include the necessary permissions for the cycle in question.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., K_CYC_ACT, K_CYC) may not be properly configured for the user or user group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the cycle in question. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01.
  If necessary, modify the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the relevant authorization objects (e.g., K_CYC_ACT) in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the necessary authorizations for the cycle are included in the role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changes are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to controlling and cycles, such as K_CYC_ACT (Authorization for Activity Types) and K_CYC (Authorization for Cost Centers).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and the specific modules you are working with.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users to understand the authorization process and how to request access when needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI871 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the cycle in question.