How To Fix MW667 - There is no authorization for a sales area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 667

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW667 - There is no authorization for a sales area ?

  The SAP error message MW667 ("There is no authorization for a sales area") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) in a sales area for which they do not have the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization for the specific sales area (which includes the combination of sales organization, distribution channel, and division).
  User Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the sales area in question.
  Sales Area Definition: The sales area may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or user roles may lead to loss of access to certain sales areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles in transaction PFCG to include the required authorizations for the sales area.
  Ensure that the roles assigned to the user include the necessary authorizations for the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security or basis team to request the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Sales and Distribution.
  
  
  
  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 issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to Sales and Distribution.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MW667 error effectively.