How To Fix KY240 - No authorization for report &, user group & and report class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

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

What causes this issue?

You need authorization for the report name, user group and report class
to which the report is to be assigned.
In addition, you need the transaction authorization for changing the
user group (KCB8) and report class (KCB5).

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?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY240 - No authorization for report &, user group & and report class & ?

  The SAP error message KY240 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to execute a specific report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, where users may need specific permissions to access certain reports based on their user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  The error message KY240 is triggered when:
  
  The user does not have the required authorization object for the report they are trying to access.
  The user group or report class associated with the report does not include the user in question.
  The authorization profile assigned to the user does not cover the necessary permissions for the report.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY240 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check and help identify which specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to see if the necessary authorizations are included.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects for the report. Common authorization objects for reports in the CO module include K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) and K_KEK (Profitability Analysis).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the necessary authorizations.
  Use transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check User Group and Report Class:
  
  Verify that the user is part of the correct user group and that the report class allows access to the user group.
  If necessary, update the user group assignments or report class settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to address the authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept in SAP: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP is crucial. Authorizations are managed through roles and profiles, which define what actions users can perform within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and how to manage user roles effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the KY240 error message.