How To Fix KI900 - You are not authorized to change the planning for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 900

• Message text: You are not authorized to change the planning for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to create or to change the planning on cost
center &V1& with cost element &V2& in controlling area &V3&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI900 - You are not authorized to change the planning for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message KI900 ("You are not authorized to change the planning for &1 &2") typically occurs when a user attempts to modify planning data in SAP Controlling (CO) but lacks the necessary authorizations. This error is related to the authorization checks that SAP performs to ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to make changes to planning data.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization objects to change planning data in the specified controlling area or for the specified cost center, internal order, or other planning objects.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the planning transaction they are trying to execute.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or profiles.
  
  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 object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  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 specific authorization objects related to planning in CO (e.g., K_CCA for cost center accounting).
  If you do not have the necessary rights, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines regarding authorization management to understand the required roles for planning activities.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the planning transaction again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to planning in SAP CO include:
  
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CCT (Cost Center Planning)
  K_AKT (Activity Type Planning)
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support or consulting services.