How To Fix BIL301 - You are not authorized to import prices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BIL - General billing

• Message number: 301

• Message text: You are not authorized to import prices

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization to import IS-U prices.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To import prices, the user must be assigned the authorization object
<LB>E_PRICEUPL</> (<LS>Authorization Object for Importing Prices from
Excel</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BIL301 - You are not authorized to import prices ?

  The SAP error message BIL301, which states "You are not authorized to import prices," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to price importation in the SAP system but lacks the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the import of pricing data in sales orders, purchase orders, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization object to perform the price import action. This is often related to specific roles or permissions that are not assigned to the user.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for price management or import functions.
  Transaction Restrictions: Certain transactions may have restrictions based on user roles or organizational structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Review the user’s roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If you have the necessary administrative rights, you can modify the user’s roles to include the required authorization objects. Common authorization objects related to pricing include:
  
  V_KONN_KON (Conditions: Access)
  V_KONN_AKT (Conditions: Change)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary permissions for the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, contact your SAP security or basis team. Provide them with the details of the error and the transaction you were trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training: Consider 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 BIL301 error and enable the user to import prices successfully.