How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE772 - No authorization for Valuation Area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 772

• Message text: No authorization for Valuation Area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE772 - No authorization for Valuation Area &1 ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE772 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to access or perform actions related to a specific Valuation Area in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, inventory valuation, or production planning, where valuation areas are used to determine how materials are valued and managed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user lacks the required authorization for the specific Valuation Area indicated by &1.
  Role Configuration: The user's role may not be configured to include access to the necessary transactions or data for that Valuation Area.
  Valuation Area Settings: The Valuation Area may not be properly set up in the system, or the user may not be assigned to the correct organizational units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that the necessary authorizations for the Valuation Area are included.
  
  
  
  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 authorizations for the Valuation Area.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to material management (e.g., M_MATE_WRK, M_MATE_DATA, etc.) are included in the user's role.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the Valuation Area is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in the relevant configuration transactions (e.g., OMW1 for valuation areas) to ensure that it is active and properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the transaction again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control access to valuation areas and material management functions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on authorization management and role configuration for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.