How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND173 - No create authorization for sales report for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BEV4/PLPEND -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No create authorization for sales report for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND173 - No create authorization for sales report for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND173 indicates that there is no create authorization for a sales report for a wholesaler in the specified context. This error typically arises in the SAP system when a user attempts to create or access a sales report but lacks the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to create or access the sales report for the specified wholesaler.
  Role Assignment: The user’s role may not include the necessary permissions for the transaction or report they are trying to access.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the data that the user can access based on their role or organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user’s authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG to ensure they have the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required permissions for creating sales reports.
  Ensure that the role includes the relevant authorization objects, such as S_TCODE for transaction codes and any specific authorization objects related to sales reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt to create the sales report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sales reporting include S_VKORG (Sales Organization), S_VTWEG (Distribution Channel), and S_SALES (Sales Document).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE93 (to check transaction codes), PFCG (to manage roles), and SU01 (to manage user accounts).
  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 resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /BEV4/PLPEND173.