How To Fix MN696 - No auth. for reb. arrs. &1, sales org. &2, distr. chan. &3, sett. ty. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 696

• Message text: No auth. for reb. arrs. &1, sales org. &2, distr. chan. &3, sett. ty. &4

What causes this issue?

V1& stands for create, change, display
Your selection parameters for the report meant that you also selected
arrangements for

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<GL:sales_organization>sales organization</> &V2&,
<GL:distribution_channel>distribution channel</> &V3&,
<GL:division>division</> (see arrangements),
<GL:arrangement_type>arrangement type</> &V4&
You are not authorized to process (&V1&) arrangements for the above
data.

System Response

Arrangements for the above data were not selected and are not included
in the list output.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really want to process arrangements for the sales
organization, distribution channel, division and arrangement type
listed above.
If necessary, contact your system administrator, who can give you the
authorization (authorization object <DS:UO.V_KONA_VKO>V_KONA_VKO</> for
customer rebate arrangements in Purchasing and rebate arrangements in
Sales).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN696 - No auth. for reb. arrs. &1, sales org. &2, distr. chan. &3, sett. ty. &4 ?

  The SAP error message MN696 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for a specific rebate arrangement in the system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to access or process a rebate arrangement for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error message MN696 is triggered due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to access the rebate arrangement specified in the error message.
  Authorization Object: The relevant authorization object (e.g., V_KONH_VKS, V_KONH_VKS_A) is not properly configured for the user role.
  Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, or Settlement Type: The specific combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and settlement type may not be included in the user's authorization profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MN696 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  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 is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure that they have the necessary permissions for the rebate arrangement.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization 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 rebate arrangements.
  Ensure that the authorization objects related to rebate processing (e.g., V_KONH_VKS) are included in the user's role.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user's authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect.
  Test the transaction again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects for rebate processing, such as:
  
  V_KONH_VKS: This object controls access to rebate agreements.
  V_KONH_VKS_A: This object may control access to specific actions related to rebate agreements.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: To check failed authorization checks.
  PFCG: To manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the MN696 error.