How To Fix KO552 - You do not have authorization for order &, cost element &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 552

• Message text: You do not have authorization for order &, cost element &

What causes this issue?

You want to perform the action "&V3&" (&V4&) for the order &V1& and the
cost element &V2&, but you do not have the necessary authorization.

How to fix this error?

Request the necessary authorization from your user administrator. The
relevant authorization object is
"<DS:UO.K_ORDER>CO: General Authorization Object for Internal Orders
(K_ORDER)</>"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO552 - You do not have authorization for order &, cost element & ?

  The SAP error message KO552 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific order and cost element. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when users attempt to perform actions related to cost accounting, such as posting costs to an order or viewing cost reports.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific order or cost element. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Cost Element Restrictions: The cost element may have specific restrictions that prevent certain users from accessing it.
  Order Type Restrictions: The order type associated with the order may have specific authorization checks that the user does not meet.
  User Profile Configuration: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the relevant cost objects.
  
  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.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the order and cost element.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to add the required roles or adjust the existing roles to include the necessary authorizations for the specific order and cost element.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element and Order Type Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions on the cost element or order type that might be causing the authorization issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s 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
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  Check for relevant authorization objects such as K_COA (Cost Accounting) and K_CELEM (Cost Element) to ensure they are included in the user’s roles.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KO552 error message.