How To Fix KN103 - No authorization to display & orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 103

• Message text: No authorization to display & orders

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN103 - No authorization to display & orders ?

  The SAP error message KN103, which states "No authorization to display & orders," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view certain data related to customer master records or sales orders. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to access customer master data or sales orders.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary permissions.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that limit access to certain data based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the relevant authorization objects (e.g., V_KNA1_AKT, V_VBAK_AKT) that control access to customer and sales order data. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the appropriate access.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, have the user log out and back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check (to see what authorizations were checked and failed)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KN103 error effectively.