How To Fix KV003 - No authorization for & & in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No authorization for & & in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You selected the "&v1& &v2&" function. Your user master does not
provide authorization for this function in
<DS:GLOS.controlling_area>controlling area</> &v3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to add the authorization to your user
master.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV003 - No authorization for & & in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KV003 ("No authorization for & & in controlling area &") typically indicates that a user is trying to access a controlling area or perform an action related to controlling (CO) that they do not have the necessary authorizations for. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify cost centers, internal orders, or other CO-related objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile for the specific controlling area.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the controlling area.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that restrict access based on user roles or profiles.
  
  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.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, a security administrator or someone with the appropriate permissions should modify the user's roles to include the required authorization objects for the controlling area.
  Common authorization objects related to controlling include:
  
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  K_CST (Cost Element Accounting)
  K_AUS (Authorizations for CO)
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or basis team. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, 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 error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects in SAP CO to understand what permissions are necessary for various actions.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check
  PFCG - Role Maintenance (to manage roles and authorizations)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing user authorizations in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KV003 error effectively.