How To Fix KU225 - No authorization for hierarchy &1 in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 225

• 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 projects in controlling area &v2&.
INCLUDE 'NA_AUTH_K_SUM_PROJ_DUMMY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU225 - No authorization for hierarchy &1 in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KU225 "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 cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  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 may not be assigned the correct roles or profiles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Hierarchy Not Maintained: The hierarchy may not be properly maintained or activated in the system.
  Controlling Area Restrictions: The user may have restrictions on the controlling area that prevent access to certain hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object failed.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations for the hierarchy in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorization objects, such as K_CCACTVT (Activity in CO) and K_CCACTVT (Controlling Area).
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Maintenance:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and activated in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration settings for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Controlling, such as:
  
  K_CCACTVT: Authorizations for controlling area activities.
  K_CCACTVT: Authorizations for cost center activities.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check.
  SU01: User maintenance.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.