How To Fix KM403 - You are not authorized to perform assessment/distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform assessment/distribution

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to perform assessment/distribution for profit
centers.

System Response

You cannot perform this function.

How to fix this error?

If you need to perform this function, contact your system administrator.
You need authorization for the object "EC-PCA: Assessment/distribution",
record type &V1&, action &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM403 - You are not authorized to perform assessment/distribution ?

  The SAP error message KM403 ("You are not authorized to perform assessment/distribution") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or profit center accounting. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform assessment or distribution activities.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user lacks the required authorizations in their user profile to execute assessment or distribution transactions.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or activity they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Codes: The user may be trying to execute a transaction code that requires specific authorizations that are not granted.
  
  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 object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorizations for assessment and distribution.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorization objects related to cost accounting, such as K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) or K_PCA (Profit Center Accounting).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the transaction again to verify that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for cost accounting, such as:
  
  K_CCA for cost center accounting
  K_PCA for profit center accounting
  K_AUDIT for audit-related activities
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to assessment and distribution include:
  
  KSU5 (Assessment)
  KSU1 (Create Assessment)
  KSV5 (Distribution)
  KSV1 (Create Distribution)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KM403 error.