How To Fix KX099 - No authorization to maintain data area

KX099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 099

• Message text: No authorization to maintain 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 KX099 - No authorization to maintain data area ?

  The SAP error message KX099, which states "No authorization to maintain data area," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify data in a specific area of the SAP system for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with cost centers, internal orders, or other financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to perform the action they are attempting.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific data area.
  Data Area Restrictions: The data area being accessed may have specific restrictions or settings that limit access to certain users or roles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user's roles