How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1503 - No authorization for object &1 and cost element &2

/SAPPCE/DPCM1503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 503

• Message text: No authorization for object &1 and cost element &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1503 - No authorization for object &1 and cost element &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1503 No authorization for object &1 and cost element &2 indicates that a user is attempting to access a cost element or a related object for which they do not have the necessary authorization. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules where cost elements are used for tracking costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorizations for the specified cost element or object.
  Authorization Object: The authorization object related to cost elements (e.g., K_AUSW, K_CCA, etc.) is not properly configured for the user role.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned the correct role that includes the necessary authorizations for the cost element in question.
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element may be restricted in a way that limits access based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check