How To Fix KX098 - No authorization to display the data area

KX098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No authorization to display the data area

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX098 - No authorization to display the data area ?

  The SAP error message KX098, which states "No authorization to display the data area," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a specific area of data in SAP for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, particularly in controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to view the specific data area.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or data area being accessed.
  Data Area Restrictions: The data area itself may have restrictions based on organizational units, company codes, or other criteria that the user does not meet.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, use transaction code SU01 to view