KM076 - You are not authorized to display profit center &1 in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 076

• Message text: You are not authorized to display profit center &1 in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to perform this action

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

You need authorization for the activity "03" (= Display) for the
authorization object "K_PCAS_PRC" (Maintain profit center in controlling
area) and for the activity "03" (= Display) for the object
"K_PCAR_REP" (Summary and line item reports for a profit center).

System Response

The function was terminated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM076 - You are not authorized to display profit center &1 in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM076 indicates that a user is not authorized to display a specific profit center in a given controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to access or view data related to a profit center for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization to view the profit center in the specified controlling area. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Profit Center Configuration: The profit center may not be properly configured or assigned to the user's authorization profile.
  Controlling Area Restrictions: The controlling area may have specific restrictions that limit access to certain profit centers based on user roles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to the relevant profit center and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorizations:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should update the user's roles to include access to the required profit center and controlling area.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to profit center accounting (e.g., K_CCA for cost center accounting) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Verify that the profit center is correctly assigned to the controlling area and that the user has access to that controlling area.
  Check if there are any specific restrictions or settings in the controlling area that might limit access to certain profit centers.
  
  
  
  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.
  Test access to the profit center again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to profit center accounting include:
  
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  K_PCA: Profit Center Accounting
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP security guidelines for detailed information on managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating authorizations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.