How To Fix KM426 - You do not have authorization for this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 426

• Message text: You do not have authorization for this function

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for this function (transaction &V2&).

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

How to fix this error?

Your user profile does not contain sufficient authorization for the
object &V1&.
You can see the values checked in the authorization object under
the menu option "System -> Utilities -> Displ.auth.check".
If you need to be able to use this function, contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM426 - You do not have authorization for this function ?

  The SAP error message KM426, which states "You do not have authorization for this function," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform a specific action does not have the necessary permissions assigned to their user profile. This can occur in various SAP modules, including SAP Knowledge Management (KM) or other areas where specific authorizations are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object that is required to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have the appropriate role assigned that includes the required authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the function.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include the required authorizations.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization object is missing. This transaction shows the last authorization check and can help identify the specific object that is causing the issue.
  Modify Roles: If the necessary authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  Consult Security Team: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  Testing: After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: These are specific checks that SAP performs to determine if a user has the right to perform a certain action. Common authorization objects include S_TCODE (Transaction Codes), S_USER_AUTH (User Authorizations), and others depending on the specific function.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 for user maintenance, PFCG for role maintenance, and SU53 for authorization checks.
  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 related to the KM426 error message.