KO142 - You are not authorized for order type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 142

• Message text: You are not authorized for order type &

What causes this issue?

To carry out the selected function, you must have the authorization to
do so.

System Response

You do not have an authorization for order type &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Select a different order type, or an order that belongs to a different
order type.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO142 - You are not authorized for order type & ?

  The SAP error message KO142, which states "You are not authorized for order type &," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions on a specific order type in the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This can happen in various modules, such as Controlling (CO) or Production Planning (PP), where order types are used to categorize different types of production or cost orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific order type they are trying to access.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not include the necessary permissions for the order type in question.
  Profile Issues: The user's authorization profile may not be correctly set up to include the required transaction codes or object authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code SU01 to view the user's authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the specific order type.
  If the role does not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for order types in SAP CO is typically C_OAOT (Order Type Authorization). Ensure that the user has the necessary values assigned for this object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team. They can help you identify and resolve the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_OAOT: Order Type Authorization
  
  
  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 the cause of the KO142 error and implement a solution to resolve it.