How To Fix KX089 - No authorization for this characteristic combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 089

• Message text: No authorization for this characteristic combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX089 - No authorization for this characteristic combination ?

  The SAP error message KX089 ("No authorization for this characteristic combination") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to access or process data related to a characteristic combination for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other CO-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specific characteristic combination they are trying to access. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Characteristic Combination Restrictions: The characteristic combination being accessed may be restricted based on the authorization settings defined in the system.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions to view or manipulate the data associated with the characteristic combination.
  
  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 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the characteristic combination are included.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations for the characteristic combination.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction codes and S_CO_PA for CO-PA authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, 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 has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to CO-PA and other controlling areas. Common objects include:
  
  S_CO_PA: Authorizations for Profitability Analysis
  S_TCODE: Authorizations for transaction codes
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  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 the cause of the KX089 error and implement a solution to resolve it.