How To Fix 06237 - No items selected due to missing authorization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: No items selected due to missing authorization

INCLUDE NA_BERECHTIGUNG LANGUAGE EN
The following function authorizations are missing:
reference to contract item 'material unknown',
reference to contract item 'material group'
DEFINE &OBJEKTE& = 'function authorizations'
INCLUDE NA_EINK_CUST LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06237 - No items selected due to missing authorization ?

  The SAP error message "06237 No items selected due to missing authorization" typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as creating, changing, or displaying documents) but lacks the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data or perform the requested operation. This error is often encountered in various SAP modules, including MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and others.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user does not have the required authorization object assigned in their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations that are necessary for the specific transaction or operation.
  Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Data Restrictions: The user may have authorizations for certain data but not for the specific items they are trying to access, leading to the selection being empty.
  Profile Issues: There may be issues with the user profile or the way authorizations are set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This transaction will show you the last authorization check and can help identify which authorization is missing.
  Review the authorization objects that are relevant to the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Role and Profile Review:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Profile Generator).
  Ensure that the necessary roles that contain the required authorizations are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Adjustment:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can adjust the user’s roles or create new roles that include the missing authorizations.
  If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user authorizations in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the specific authorization objects related to the transaction you are trying to perform. Common authorization objects include M_MATE_WRK for materials management and V_VBAK_VKO for sales documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal documentation for specific roles and authorizations related to your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide guidance on authorization-related problems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the error message "06237 No items selected due to missing authorization."