How To Fix WS795 - No authorization &1 for cost center &2 in company code &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 795

• Message text: No authorization &1 for cost center &2 in company code &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS795 - No authorization &1 for cost center &2 in company code &3. ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS795 No authorization &1 for cost center &2 in company code &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to perform an action (such as posting, displaying, or changing data) related to a cost center in a specific company code, but the user does not have the required authorization for that cost center.
  
  &1 = Authorization object or activity missing (e.g., display, change, post)
  &2 = Cost center number
  &3 = Company code
  
  The system checks the user's authorizations against the cost center master data and company code. If the user lacks the necessary authorization, the system throws this error.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing or incorrect assignment of cost center authorizations in the user's role.
  User's role does not include the required authorization object for cost center (e.g., K_CCA).
  Authorization object values (cost center, company code) are not maintained or are restricted in the user's role.
  The user is trying to access a cost center outside their authorized range.
  
  
  Authorization Object Involved:
  
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  
  Fields include:
  
  KOSTL (Cost Center)
  BUKRS (Company Code)
  ACTVT (Activity: e.g., 03 = Display, 01 = Create, 02 = Change, 23 = Post)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction SU01 to check the user's assigned roles.
  Use transaction PFCG to review the roles and their authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization Object K_CCA:
  
  In the user's roles, check if the authorization object K_CCA is present.
  Ensure that the cost center (&2) and company code (&3) are included in the authorization values.
  Ensure the required activity (&1) is authorized (e.g., display, change, post).
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Authorizations:
  
  If missing, add or adjust the authorization object K_CCA in the role.
  Include the relevant cost centers and company codes.
  Assign the correct activity values.
  
  
  
  Assign Updated Role to User:
  
  After updating the role, assign it to the user.
  Have the user log off and log back in to refresh authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Access:
  
  Try the operation again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Sometimes, cost center authorizations are maintained with ranges or wildcards (e.g., cost centers starting with "1*").
  If the user needs access to multiple cost centers, ensure all are included or use appropriate ranges.
  If the user should have access to all cost centers, the authorization can be set to "*" (all).
  Always follow your organization's security policies when granting authorizations.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  WS795 No authorization for cost center
  
  
  Cause
  Missing authorization for cost center & company code
  
  
  Authorization Object
  K_CCA (Cost Center Accounting)
  
  
  Solution
  Add/adjust K_CCA authorization in user roles with correct cost center, company code, and activity values
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the exact missing authorization, you can use transaction SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see the failed authorization check.
  
  Let me know if you want guidance on how to update roles or check authorizations in detail!