How To Fix KX067 - No authorization for period &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 067

• Message text: No authorization for period &

What causes this issue?

You are not authorized for object K_KC_DB.

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?

Have your system administrator give you authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX067 - No authorization for period & ?

  The SAP error message KX067 ("No authorization for period &") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform an action in a specific period for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization for the specified period. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting or reporting, preventing users from making changes or accessing data.
  User Profile Configuration: The user’s profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to the required periods.
  
  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 code PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant period and activities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Verify if the period is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (for financial periods) or OKP1 (for controlling periods). If the period is closed, you may need to open it for the user or adjust the posting date.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or security team for further assistance. They can help identify any system-wide settings or configurations that may be affecting user access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OB52: Change View "Posting Periods": Overview
  OKP1: Maintain Control Parameters for Cost Accounting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to authorization issues for specific modules, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and period control to better understand how to manage user access and period settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KX067 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.