How To Fix KM473 - No controlling area found in the authorization check for Transfer Pricing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 473

• Message text: No controlling area found in the authorization check for Transfer Pricing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM473 - No controlling area found in the authorization check for Transfer Pricing ?

  The SAP error message KM473 ("No controlling area found in the authorization check for Transfer Pricing") typically occurs when there is an issue with the authorization settings related to controlling areas in the context of transfer pricing. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction that requires access to specific controlling area data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the necessary authorizations for the controlling area involved in the transfer pricing process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or other organizational units.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not include the necessary roles or authorizations to access the controlling area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to controlling areas, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization failure details.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Check the relevant authorization objects, such as K_CCA (Controlling Area) and K_TCODE (Transaction Code), to ensure that the user has the required authorizations for the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OKKP to check the configuration of the controlling area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the controlling area to ensure that it is complete and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the controlling area is active and not in a locked state.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust the user roles and authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to manage user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and controlling area settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KM473 error in your SAP system.