How To Fix KY123 - No authorization for one of the selected periods

KY123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No authorization for one of the selected periods

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?

You need an authorization for all the selected periods. You can maintain
this in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY123 - No authorization for one of the selected periods ?

  The SAP error message KY123 ("No authorization for one of the selected periods") typically occurs when a user attempts to access or perform actions in a period for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This is common in financial transactions, especially in controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific period they are trying to access. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in their user profile.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting or reporting, either by configuration settings or by another user.
  User Profile Changes: Changes in user roles or profiles that restrict access to certain periods.
  Company Code Restrictions: The user may not have access to the company code associated with the period in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and