How To Fix MW599 - There is no authorization for a sales type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 599

• Message text: There is no authorization for a sales type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW599 - There is no authorization for a sales type ?

  The SAP error message MW599, which states "There is no authorization for a sales type," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to a sales document (like a sales order) but lacks the necessary authorizations for the specific sales document type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific sales document type (e.g., standard order, return order, etc.) in their user profile.
  Authorization Object: The authorization check is usually based on the authorization object V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) or similar objects that control access to sales document types.
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the sales type being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Roles: Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance). Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include access to the required sales document types.
  Review Authorization Objects: Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is lacking.
  Modify Authorizations: If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the user’s roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations for the sales document type. This can be done in transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Consult with Security Team: If you do not have the necessary access to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required access.
  Testing: After making changes, 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 is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to sales documents, such as V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_AAT, and others that may be relevant to your organization’s configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with your organization’s security policies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue related to the MW599 error message.