How To Fix KY236 - No authorization for user group & and transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 236

• Message text: No authorization for user group & 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 user group and function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY236 - No authorization for user group & and transaction & ?

  The SAP error message KY236 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization for a specific user group and transaction. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's authorization management, where access to certain functionalities is restricted based on user roles and permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations assigned to their user profile for the specified user group and transaction.
  User Group Restrictions: The user group may have specific restrictions that prevent the user from accessing certain transactions.
  Role Assignment Issues: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the transaction in question.
  Profile Configuration: The authorization profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary permissions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to display the last authorization check. This will help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the roles assigned to the user. This can be done in transaction PFCG:
  
  Open the relevant role.
  Go to the "Authorizations" tab.
  Adjust the authorizations to include the necessary permissions for the user group and transaction.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign User to Correct User Group:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct user group that has the required authorizations for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to the specific transaction and user group.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management for more detailed guidance on managing user roles and permissions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY236 error and ensure that the user has the necessary access to perform their tasks.