How To Fix LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS096 - No authorization to read vendor sustainability data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 096

• Message text: No authorization to read vendor sustainability data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS096 - No authorization to read vendor sustainability data ?

  The SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS096 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read vendor sustainability data. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Logistics and Supply Chain Management modules, particularly when dealing with sustainability assessments or vendor evaluations.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access the vendor sustainability data lacks the required authorization roles or permissions in the SAP system.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for accessing sustainability data.
  Data Access Restrictions: There may be specific restrictions or configurations in place that limit access to certain data sets based on user roles or organizational policies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. This can be done by navigating to the user management area (transaction code SU01).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to vendor sustainability data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the relevant authorization objects that control access to vendor sustainability data. This may involve checking the authorization profiles associated with the user's roles.
  Common authorization objects related to vendor data might include L_AUTHORITY, L_VEND, or specific objects related to sustainability assessments.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, work with your SAP security team to modify the user's roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Ensure that the role includes access to the relevant transaction codes and data elements related to vendor sustainability.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  Perform a test transaction to access the vendor sustainability data to confirm that the authorization error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Document the changes made to user roles and authorizations for future reference.
  Provide training or guidance to users on how to access vendor sustainability data and the importance of having the correct authorizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to the error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may provide additional insights or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Security Audit: Conduct a security audit to ensure that all users have the appropriate access levels and that there are no unnecessary restrictions that could hinder business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS096 and ensure that users can access the necessary vendor sustainability data.