How To Fix VK900 - No authorization: &1 in controlling area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 900

• Message text: No authorization: &1 in controlling area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK900 - No authorization: &1 in controlling area &3 ?

  The SAP error message VK900 "No authorization: &1 in controlling area &3" 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 can occur in various transactions related to cost center accounting, internal orders, or other CO-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization for the specific authorization object related to the controlling area.
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required authorizations for the controlling area.
  Controlling Area Restrictions: The user may have access to some controlling areas but not to the one specified in the error message.
  Profile Issues: The user’s profile may not be updated to include the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and profiles in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Update Roles:
  
  If the user is missing the required authorization, you may need to update their roles in transaction PFCG to include the necessary authorization objects for the controlling area.
  Ensure that the roles are properly assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Object:
  
  The relevant authorization object for controlling area access is typically K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting) or K_KEK (Internal Orders). Check if the user has the necessary values for these objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  K_CCA: Cost Center Accounting
  K_KEK: Internal Orders
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the VK900 error message.