How To Fix PK261 - Authorization profile &1 not possible for this control cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Authorization profile &1 not possible for this control cycle

What causes this issue?

For control cycles with a special logic for setting the Kanban to EMPTY
(one-card kanban), the calculation of the number of kanbans
(calculation type: "2") is not possible. However, the calculation type
<LS>"2"</> is saved in the calculation profile &V1&.

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?

If you want to calculate the quantity per kanban for the control cycle,
then use a calculation profile with calculation type <LS>'1'</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK261 - Authorization profile &1 not possible for this control cycle ?

  The SAP error message PK261 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization profile for a specific control cycle in the Production Planning (PP) module. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or perform actions related to a control cycle for which they do not have the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization profile assigned to their user role for the specific control cycle.
  Incorrect Control Cycle Configuration: The control cycle may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  User Role Issues: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions to access the control cycle or perform the required actions.
  Profile Assignment: The authorization profile may not be correctly assigned to the user or may be inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the control cycle are included.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Authorizations:
  
  If the required authorizations are missing, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate authorization profiles to the user’s role.
  
  
  
  Verify Control Cycle Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the control cycle in transaction PK01 or PK02 to ensure it is set up correctly and is active.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review the authorization settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect, and then test the functionality again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  PK01: Create Control Cycle
  PK02: Change Control Cycle
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: The specific authorization objects related to production planning and control cycles may include:
  
  C_PRC_ORDER: Authorizations for production orders
  C_PRC_CYC: Authorizations for control cycles
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization management and control cycle configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the PK261 error effectively.