How To Fix NJIT_MSG053 - Action not possible due to missing authorizations for sales area &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NJIT_MSG - NJIT Inbound message class

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Action not possible due to missing authorizations for sales area &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NJIT_MSG053 - Action not possible due to missing authorizations for sales area &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message NJIT_MSG053 indicates that an action cannot be performed due to missing authorizations for a specific sales area. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a transaction or access data related to a sales area for which they do not have the necessary permissions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations assigned to the user for the specified sales area, which is identified by the parameters &1 (Sales Organization), &2 (Distribution Channel), and &3 (Division). This can happen due to:
  
  User Role Configuration: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorizations for the sales area in question.
  Missing Authorization Objects: The required authorization objects related to sales and distribution may not be included in the user’s profile.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or sales area assignments that have not been reflected in user roles.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to analyze the authorization check. This will show which authorization objects are missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator). Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorizations for the sales area in question.
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or create a new one that includes the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Authorizations:
  
  If you identify missing authorization objects, you can add them to the user’s role in transaction PFCG. Make sure to include the relevant authorization fields for the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect. Test the action again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to sales and distribution include:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization
  V_VBAK_AAT: Sales Document: Authorization for Distribution Channel
  V_VBAK_VT: Sales Document: Authorization for Division
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the NJIT_MSG053 error.