How To Fix /BEV4/PLPEND174 - No maint.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: 174

• Message text: No maint.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/PLPEND174 - No maint.authorization for sales report for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message /BEV4/PLPEND174 No maint.authorization for sales report for wholesaler &1 in &2/&3/&4 typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to access a specific sales report for a wholesaler in the given organizational structure (which is represented by the placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4).
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the report does not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations related to sales reporting for wholesalers.
  Organizational Structure: The error may also arise if the user is trying to access data for a wholesaler that is not part of their assigned organizational units or if the data is restricted based on certain criteria.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain reports based on user roles or organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to sales reporting for wholesalers. Common authorization objects to check include S_TCODE, S_USER_AUTH, and any specific objects related to sales reporting.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for accessing the sales report.
  
  
  
  Verify Organizational Units:
  
  Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct organizational units that correspond to the wholesaler they are trying to access. This may involve checking the user’s master data or organizational assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the required authorizations or how to assign them, consult with your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations or roles, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects: 
  
  Check for specific authorization objects related to sales reporting, which may include S_VKORG (Sales Organization) or others depending on your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  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 error message.