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

PK261 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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