How To Fix KY116 - No authorization to create a user group

KY116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 116

• Message text: No authorization to create a user group

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your authorization for authorization object K_KC_PR in your user
master record. If necessary, have your system administrator give you
the appropriate authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY116 - No authorization to create a user group ?

  The SAP error message KY116, which states "No authorization to create a user group," typically occurs when a user attempts to create a user group in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations to perform this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to create or manage user groups.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for user group management.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict user group creation to specific roles or users.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you