How To Fix VK766 - No authorization: &1 in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 766

• Message text: No authorization: &1 in controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK766 - No authorization: &1 in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK766 "No authorization: &1 in controlling area &2" typically indicates that a user is attempting to perform an action in the Controlling (CO) module for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This error is common when users are trying to access or manipulate data related to cost centers, internal orders, or other CO-related objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific controlling area or the object they are trying to access.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The user's authorization profile may not include the necessary authorizations for the controlling area in question.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that grant access to the required transactions or data.
  Controlling Area Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to allow access for certain users.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see what authorizations are missing.
  Review the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their authorization profile or role to include the required authorizations for the controlling area.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to Controlling (e.g., K_AUSW, K_CCA, K_CCTR) are included in the user's roles.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct roles that provide access to the required transactions and data in the controlling area.
  If necessary, create or modify roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change user roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for Controlling, such as:
  
  K_AUSW: Authorization for CO document types
  K_CCA: Authorization for cost center accounting
  K_CCTR: Authorization for cost centers
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  SE93: Transaction codes and their authorization objects
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the VK766 error message.