How To Fix KS107 - No activity types were selected due to lack of authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 107

• Message text: No activity types were selected due to lack of authorization

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display or process one or more given activity
type/s.

System Response

You cannot display the affected activity types.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator, and enhance your authorization
profile, if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS107 - No activity types were selected due to lack of authorization ?

  The SAP error message KS107 indicates that no activity types were selected for a particular operation or transaction due to a lack of authorization. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or activity-based costing.
  Cause:
  The error is primarily caused by insufficient authorization for the user to access specific activity types. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Roles: The user does not have the necessary roles assigned that include access to the required activity types.
  Authorization Objects: The relevant authorization objects (like C_ACTIVITY for activity types) may not be properly configured or assigned to the user.
  Activity Type Configuration: The activity types may not be correctly set up in the system, or they may not be assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KS107 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the activity types are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user’s roles or create new roles that include the required authorizations for the activity types.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the activity types are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the controlling area settings.
  Verify that the activity types are assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to authorizations or configurations, have the user log out and log back in, then attempt the transaction again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to activity types, such as C_ACTIVITY, which controls access to activity types in the CO module.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and configurations, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.