How To Fix LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS097 - No authorization to maintain vendor sustainability data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS - Sustainability Validations

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No authorization to maintain vendor sustainability data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS097 - No authorization to maintain vendor sustainability data ?

  The SAP error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS097 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to maintain vendor sustainability data in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of managing vendor information related to sustainability, which is part of the broader supply chain and vendor management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access or modify 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 transactions or objects related to vendor sustainability data.
  Profile Restrictions: The user’s profile may have restrictions that prevent access to certain functionalities within the vendor management module.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include permissions for maintaining vendor sustainability data.
  Authorization Object: Identify the specific authorization objects related to vendor sustainability data (e.g., L_FM_VEND for vendor master data) and check if the user has the necessary authorizations.
  Request Additional Access: If the user does not have the required authorizations, they should request additional access from their SAP security administrator or the relevant authority within the organization.
  Role Adjustment: If necessary, the SAP security team may need to adjust the roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for maintaining vendor sustainability data.
  Testing: After adjustments are made, the user should test the access again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP’s official documentation for details on authorization management and how to configure roles and permissions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance) for managing user roles and authorizations.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or authorization trace (using transaction SU53) to identify which specific authorizations are missing when the error occurs.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message LFS_SSTN_VALIDATIONS097.