How To Fix KU224 - No authorization for hierarchy &1 in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 224

• Message text: No authorization for hierarchy &1 in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to edit summarization hierarchy &v1& for
the orders in controlling area &v2&.
INCLUDE 'NA_AUTH_K_SUM_ORD_DUMMY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU224 - No authorization for hierarchy &1 in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KU224 "No authorization for hierarchy &1 in controlling area &2" typically occurs when a user attempts to access a hierarchy in the Controlling (CO) module for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view reports, perform planning, or execute transactions that involve hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization to access the specified hierarchy in the given controlling area.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the hierarchy in question.
  Hierarchy Not Maintained: The hierarchy might not be properly maintained or activated in the system.
  Controlling Area Restrictions: The user may not be assigned to the controlling area or may have restrictions that prevent access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary permissions for the hierarchy and controlling area are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the hierarchy in the specified controlling area.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) or K_HIER (Hierarchy Authorization).
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Maintenance:
  
  Verify that the hierarchy exists and is correctly maintained in the system. Use transaction KSH1 (Create Cost Center Hierarchy) or KSH2 (Change Cost Center Hierarchy) to check the hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct controlling area. This can be checked in the user master record (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to controlling area hierarchies, such as:
  
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  K_HIER: Hierarchy Authorization
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  KSH1/KSH2: Cost Center Hierarchy Maintenance
  
  
  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 resolve the KU224 error and gain the necessary access to the hierarchy in the specified controlling area.