How To Fix KY235 - No authorization for user group &, report class & and transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: No authorization for user group &, report class & and transaction &

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
authorization for the function, user group and report class.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY235 - No authorization for user group &, report class & and transaction & ?

  The SAP error message KY235 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific user group, report class, or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to access certain functionalities or reports without the appropriate permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified user group, report class, or transaction.
  User Group Restrictions: The user may not be part of the user group that is allowed to access the specified report or transaction.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the actions they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: The transaction code being accessed may have specific restrictions that the user does not meet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s profile and roles.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the user group, report class, and transaction in question.
  If the roles do not include the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Add User to User Group:
  
  If the user is not part of the required user group, you may need to add them to that group. This can typically be done in the user management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, 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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific functionalities in SAP CO. Common authorization objects include K_CCACTVT (Activity in CO) and K_CCGRP (User Group in CO).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  Audit Logs: If necessary, check audit logs to see if there are any patterns of authorization failures that could indicate broader issues with user access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY235 error and ensure that the user has the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.