How To Fix KX081 - No authorization for key figure group &, aspect &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No authorization for key figure group &, aspect &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX081 - No authorization for key figure group &, aspect & ?

  The SAP error message KX081 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific key figure group and aspect in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires access to certain data that they are not authorized to view.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified key figure group and aspect.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific key figure group.
  Key Figure Group/Aspect Not Defined: The key figure group or aspect may not be properly defined in the system, or the user may be trying to access a non-existent group.
  
  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 object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Identify the role that needs modification.
  Add the necessary authorization objects related to the key figure group and aspect.
  Ensure that the authorization objects include the correct values for the key figure group and aspect.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction or report again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to CO-PA and key figure groups may include K_COPA_KFGRP (Authorization for Key Figure Group) and K_COPA_ASP (Authorization for Aspect).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX081 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to the required key figure group and aspect.