How To Fix KK061 - No authorization to create base planning obj. in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No authorization to create base planning obj. in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to create base planning objects in
controlling area &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK061 - No authorization to create base planning obj. in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KK061 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to create a base planning object in the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to create or modify planning objects, such as cost centers, internal orders, or other planning-related entities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorizations assigned to the user for the specific controlling area. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user may not have been assigned the necessary roles that include permissions for creating planning objects in the controlling area.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: The authorization objects related to Controlling (e.g., K_CCA for cost center accounting) may not include the required activity (like create or change).
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that restrict access to certain users or roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KK061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show you which authorization was missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Objects:
  
  If the user has the roles but still encounters the error, check the specific authorization objects (like K_CCA) to ensure that the user has the necessary activities (like 01 for create) for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes, contact your SAP security or basis team to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the planning object again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP Controlling, such as:
  
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CST (Cost Element Accounting)
  K_AKT (Activity Types)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (for role assignment and modification)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KK061 error and enable the user to create base planning objects in the controlling area.