How To Fix NJIT_MSG701 - No Edit Authorization for the current Ship-To-Party-Plant Combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NJIT_MSG - NJIT Inbound message class

• Message number: 701

• Message text: No Edit Authorization for the current Ship-To-Party-Plant Combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NJIT_MSG701 - No Edit Authorization for the current Ship-To-Party-Plant Combination ?

  The SAP error message NJIT_MSG701, which states "No Edit Authorization for the current Ship-To-Party-Plant Combination," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action (such as creating or modifying a sales order) for which they do not have the necessary authorization related to the specific combination of Ship-To Party and Plant.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to edit or create records for the specified Ship-To Party and Plant combination.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict access to certain Ship-To Party and Plant combinations based on user roles or organizational policies.
  Master Data Issues: The Ship-To Party or Plant may not be properly set up in the system, leading to authorization checks failing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done using transaction codes like SU53 (to analyze authorization failures) or PFCG (to manage roles).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the specific Ship-To Party and Plant combination.
  
  
  
  Adjust Role Assignments:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust their role assignments or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Work with your SAP security team to ensure that the roles are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the Sales and Distribution (SD) module to ensure that there are no restrictions set for the specific Ship-To Party and Plant combination.
  This may involve reviewing settings in transaction codes like OVK1 (for sales document types) or OVK2 (for delivery document types).
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Verify that the Ship-To Party and Plant are correctly set up in the system. Check for any inconsistencies or missing data in the master records.
  Ensure that the Ship-To Party is assigned to the correct sales area and that the Plant is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to authorization issues in the Sales and Distribution module for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Check authorization failures.
  PFCG: Role maintenance.
  OVK1, OVK2: Sales and delivery document configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to NJIT_MSG701.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the authorization processes and understand how to request additional access if needed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the NJIT_MSG701 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.