KM087 - You are not authorized to maintain the assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain the assignment

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to assign representative materials.

How to fix this error?

To perform this action, you need authorization for the object
"K_PCAP_SET Planning hierarchy" in controlling area &V1& with the
activity &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM087 - You are not authorized to maintain the assignment ?

  The SAP error message KM087, which states "You are not authorized to maintain the assignment," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action in SAP that requires specific authorizations that they do not possess. This error is commonly encountered in the context of Knowledge Management (KM) or when dealing with assignments in various SAP modules.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to their user profile to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for maintaining assignments in the specific area of SAP they are working in.
  Object-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on specific objects or data that the user is trying to access or modify.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by an administrator using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects related to the action being performed. This can include checking for objects like S_TCODE (Transaction Codes) or other relevant objects that control access to the specific functionality.
  Adjust Authorizations: If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, an administrator can adjust the roles or create new roles that include the required permissions. This may involve:
  
  Adding the user to a role that has the necessary authorizations.
  Modifying existing roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU53 (Authorization Check) to analyze authorization failures.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with security policies.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM087 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to maintain the assignment in SAP.