How To Fix BDDISTMODEL013 - No authorization for this action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BDDISTMODEL - Distribution Model Maintenance: Manual and Using API

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No authorization for this action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BDDISTMODEL013 - No authorization for this action ?

  The SAP error message BDDISTMODEL013 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to perform a specific action related to the distribution model in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Partner (BP) or Master Data Management (MDM) when a user attempts to execute a function for which they lack the required permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user’s role does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the required authorizations.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific authorization objects related to the distribution model may not be properly configured for the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorizations for the action being attempted.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that are required for the action. Common authorization objects related to distribution models include:
  
  B_BUPA_RLT (Business Partner Relationship)
  B_BUPA_AUTH (Business Partner Authorization)
  
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to see which authorization check failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG (Role Maintenance) to adjust roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, consult with 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 action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Training: Consider providing training for users on how to manage their authorizations and understand the role-based access control in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BDDISTMODEL013 error and ensure that users have the appropriate access to perform their tasks in SAP.