How To Fix KX083 - No authorization for Transaction "Maintain key figures"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 083

• Message text: No authorization for Transaction "Maintain key figures"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX083 - No authorization for Transaction "Maintain key figures" ?

  The SAP error message KX083 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform the transaction related to maintaining key figures. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) modules, where key figures are essential for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a lack of authorization in the user's role or profile. Specifically, the user may not have the required authorization object that allows them to access the transaction for maintaining key figures.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for maintaining key figures.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorization is missing, you may need to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations. This can be done using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Look for authorization objects related to CO or CO-PA, such as K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) or K_PCA (Profit Center Accounting), and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator. Provide them with the details of the error and the authorization check results from SU53.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for the transactions you are working with. Common objects for CO include:
  
  K_CCA - Cost Center Accounting
  K_PCA - Profit Center Accounting
  K_AKT - Activity Types
  K_KF - Key Figures
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the KX083 error message.