How To Fix KS122 - No authorization for any of the cost elements selected

KS122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 122

• Message text: No authorization for any of the cost elements selected

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized to display or process the selected cost
elements.

System Response

You cannot display the affected cost elements.

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 KS122 - No authorization for any of the cost elements selected ?

  The SAP error message KS122 ("No authorization for any of the cost elements selected") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action related to cost elements in the Controlling (CO) module, but lacks the necessary authorizations to do so. This can happen in various transactions, such as when trying to execute reports or perform postings that involve cost elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the cost elements they are trying to access.
  Cost Element Restrictions: The cost elements may be restricted in the authorization profile, meaning the user is not allowed to view or manipulate those specific cost elements.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have the correct roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for the cost elements in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check