How To Fix KM828 - No authorization to change sales orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 828

• Message text: No authorization to change sales orders

What causes this issue?

You do not have authorization for the transaction <LS>Change Sales Order
(VA02)</>.

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?

If necessary, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM828 - No authorization to change sales orders ?

  The SAP error message KM828, which states "No authorization to change sales orders," typically indicates that the user attempting to modify a sales order does not have the necessary permissions assigned to their user profile. This is a common issue in SAP systems where authorization checks are in place to ensure that only users with the appropriate roles can perform certain actions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user lacks the necessary authorization object related to sales order changes (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO for sales document).
  Role Assignment: The user’s role does not include the permissions required to change sales orders.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured or may have been altered, leading to a loss of necessary permissions.
  Organizational Level Restrictions: The user may not have access to specific organizational levels (e.g., sales organization, distribution channel) related to the sales order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after receiving the error to