How To Fix QALK003 - You have no authorization to display costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QALK - General Notifications: Calculation and Execution

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You have no authorization to display costs

What causes this issue?

You do not have the authorization to display the costs for notification
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System Response

The system does not display any data.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QALK003 - You have no authorization to display costs ?

  The SAP error message QALK003 ("You have no authorization to display costs") typically occurs when a user attempts to access cost-related information in the Quality Management (QM) module but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to view costs associated with quality inspections or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is insufficient authorization in the user's role or profile. SAP uses a role-based access control system, and if the user does not have the appropriate permissions assigned to their user profile, they will encounter this error when trying to access cost data.
  Solution:
  To resolve the QALK003 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by a system administrator or a user with the necessary permissions.
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  The relevant authorization objects for cost display in the QM module may include:
  
  K_COST: Cost accounting
  K_AKTIV: Activity management
  
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for these objects.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, the system administrator can modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the necessary permissions.
  This may involve adding the user to a different role that has the required access or adjusting the existing role to include the missing 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.
  Attempt to access the cost information again to confirm that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are aware of the authorization requirements for accessing cost information in SAP.
  Provide training or documentation on how to request additional access if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User maintenance (to check or modify user roles)
  PFCG: Role maintenance (to create or modify roles)
  SU53: Display authorization check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or for updates on authorization objects.
  Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations for best practices in managing access.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QALK003 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to display costs in the SAP system.