How To Fix OK018 - You do not have authorization for the capital investment program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OK - Logical database PS

• Message number: 018

• Message text: You do not have authorization for the capital investment program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OK018 - You do not have authorization for the capital investment program ?

  The SAP error message OK018, which states "You do not have authorization for the capital investment program," typically indicates that the user attempting to access the Capital Investment Program (CIP) does not have the necessary authorizations assigned to their user profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization objects related to the Capital Investment Program.
  Role Assignment: The user may not have been assigned the appropriate role that includes the necessary permissions for accessing the CIP.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the required authorizations for the specific transaction or report they are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management transaction (SU01) and checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects: Identify the specific authorization objects required for the Capital Investment Program. Common authorization objects related to CIP include:
  
  K_CIP: Capital Investment Program
  K_CIP_T: Capital Investment Program - Transaction
  K_CIP_A: Capital Investment Program - Authorization
  
  
  
  Modify Roles: If the user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations, a security administrator or SAP Basis consultant should modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that any changes made are documented for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to CIP include:
  
  CJI3: Display Actual Costs for Projects
  CJI5: Display Actual Costs for Projects (by WBS Element)
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  
  
  Authorization Management: Familiarize yourself with transaction SU53, which can be used to analyze authorization failures. This transaction shows the last authorization check that failed for the user.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to authorization errors in the Capital Investment Program.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP security team or refer to SAP support for further assistance.