How To Fix KK064 - No authorization for authorization object &, activity &, CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: No authorization for authorization object &, activity &, CO area &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to carry out the requested processing. This
processing type is protected by authorization object &V1&.
Activity &V2& (not defined for this object) and controlling area &V3&
were used in the authorization check.

System Response

You are not allowed access to the requested data.

How to fix this error?

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

If the authorization check was called up from a SAP standard
processing, contact the SAP Hotline.
If the authorization check was called up from an individual processing
of your company, your individual processing must be corrected by the
responsible department or person in your company.
If you require access to this processing, a short-term solution (in
both situations) would be to add the required processing type to your
authorization profile. This can be done by the department or person in
your company that is responsible for maintaining authorizations.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK064 - No authorization for authorization object &, activity &, CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KK064 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific authorization object, activity, and controlling area. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in the Controlling (CO) module of SAP that requires specific permissions that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specified authorization object.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Authorization Object Configuration: The authorization object may not be configured correctly in the user's profile or roles.
  Controlling Area Restrictions: The user may not have access to the specific controlling area mentioned in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the CO area and activities.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into the specific authorization object that is missing.
  Common authorization objects related to CO include K_AUSW (Authorization for CO Area), K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting), and K_CCA_ACT (Activity Type).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles using transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Add the required authorization objects and activities to the user's role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are used in SAP to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific access rights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KK064 error message.