How To Fix EEWMSERVICE043 - You are not authorized to process sales document category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMSERVICE - IS-U Work Management: Service

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You are not authorized to process sales document category &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to process SD documents with type &V1&.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Syntax element AUTHORITY-CHECK supplied return code &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMSERVICE043 - You are not authorized to process sales document category &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEWMSERVICE043 indicates that a user is not authorized to process a specific sales document category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's sales and distribution (SD) module when a user attempts to access or perform actions on a sales document for which they lack the necessary authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The primary cause of this error is that the user does not have the required authorization to process the specified sales document category. This could be due to missing roles or authorizations in the user's profile.
  Document Category Restrictions: The sales document category in question may have specific restrictions or requirements that the user does not meet.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain document categories based on user roles or profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insights into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned that include access to the relevant sales document category.
  
  
  
  Modify User 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 sales document category.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the appropriate roles are assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to make changes to user roles, contact your SAP security or basis team for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error and the sales document category in question.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to sales document categories in the SAP system. Ensure that there are no restrictions that could be causing the authorization failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sales documents include V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) and V_VBAK_AAT (Sales Document: Authorization for Document Type).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Customizing
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization concepts and how to manage user roles effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.