How To Fix KM402 - You do not have authorization to transport in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: You do not have authorization to transport in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to transport customizing settings in controlling
area &V1&.

System Response

You cannot execute this function. The transaction terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you need to transport the customizing settings, you need
authorization for the object K_PCAS_PRC (profit centers) with the fields
Controlling area: &V1&
Action: '21' (Transporting)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM402 - You do not have authorization to transport in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KM402 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform transport activities in a specific controlling area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to transport objects related to controlling (CO) but lacks the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to them for the controlling area in question.
  Transport Request Configuration: The transport request may not be properly configured to allow the user to perform the transport.
  Controlling Area Restrictions: The controlling area may have specific restrictions or settings that limit who can perform transport activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  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 transport activities in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is correctly set up and that the user is included in the transport request's authorization list.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-wide settings or restrictions that may be affecting transport authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the transport again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check for authorization objects related to controlling area transports, such as S_TRANSPRT (Transport Organizer) and S_TCODE (Transaction Codes).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific roles and authorizations related to controlling area transports.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KM402 error message.