How To Fix KX074 - You are not authorized to maintain cross-client objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: You are not authorized to maintain cross-client objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX074 - You are not authorized to maintain cross-client objects ?

  The SAP error message KX074, which states "You are not authorized to maintain cross-client objects," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify cross-client objects (such as certain configuration settings, data, or transactions) without having the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization roles or permissions to maintain cross-client objects. This is often due to missing authorizations in the user's profile.
  Client-Specific Settings: The user might be logged into a client where they do not have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  Role Assignment: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary transactions or object authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can add the required authorizations to the user's role. This may involve:
  
  Adding specific authorization objects related to cross-client maintenance (e.g., S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, etc.).
  Ensuring that the user has the necessary access to the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to access.
  
  
  
  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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cross-Client Objects: These are objects that are not specific to a single client in SAP but are shared across all clients in the system. Examples include certain configuration settings, user roles, and system-wide parameters.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functionalities. Each object can have multiple fields that define the specific authorizations required.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX074 error and gain the necessary access to maintain cross-client objects in SAP.