How To Fix KS119 - You do not have the authorization to change cost center groups.

KS119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 119

• Message text: You do not have the authorization to change cost center groups.

What causes this issue?

In controlling area &v1&, you are not authorized to change cost center
group &v2&.

System Response

You cannot change the hierarchy assignment or the assignment to the
cost center group.

How to fix this error?

When you create or change cost centers or business processes, have your
authorization checked or enter another cost center group.
Deleting cost centers or business processes also involves changing the
assigned cost center group since the cost center has to be removed from
the cost center group. Therefore have your authorization for changing
cost center groups checked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS119 - You do not have the authorization to change cost center groups. ?

  The SAP error message KS119, which states "You do not have the authorization to change cost center groups," typically indicates that the user attempting to perform an action related to cost center groups does not have the necessary permissions assigned in their user profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization objects to modify cost center groups. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific transaction or action they are trying to perform.
  Cost Center Group Settings: The cost center group may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent unauthorized changes.
  
  
  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 profile and roles.
  
  
  
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