How To Fix KM406 - You are not authorized to use function &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: You are not authorized to use function &

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for the function &V1&.

System Response

You cannot execute the function.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to obtain authorization for the
function. The function is protected by the object "EC-PCA: Summary
and line item reports".
The system checks the fields "Profit center" and "Activity".

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 activity 01 to create, activity 02 to change,
and 03 to display.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM406 - You are not authorized to use function & ?

  The SAP error message KM406 ("You are not authorized to use function &") typically indicates that a user is trying to access a function or transaction for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP Controlling (CO), SAP Financial Accounting (FI), or others, depending on the context in which the error arises.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to execute the function.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may have been changed recently.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on company policies or security settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction