How To Fix OB434 - &1 is not authorized to create an entry for sales organization &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 434

• Message text: &1 is not authorized to create an entry for sales organization &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB434 - &1 is not authorized to create an entry for sales organization &2 ?

  The SAP error message OB434 indicates that a user is not authorized to create an entry for a specific sales organization. This typically occurs in the context of configuring sales and distribution (SD) settings or when trying to create or modify master data related to sales organizations.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorization for the user attempting to perform the action. Specifically, the user lacks the necessary permissions to create or modify entries for the specified sales organization in the SAP system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check that failed. This will provide insight into which specific authorization object is missing.
  Review the user's roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure they have the necessary permissions for the sales organization in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the required authorization, you may need to modify their roles or assign additional roles that include the necessary authorizations for the sales organization.
  Ensure that the roles include the relevant authorization objects, such as V_VBAK_VKO (Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization) and any other related objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, consult with your SAP security team or administrator. They can help identify the missing authorizations and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  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. Then, attempt the action again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects related to sales organizations, such as:
  
  V_VBAK_VKO: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Organization
  V_VBAK_AAT: Sales Document: Authorization for Sales Area
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SE93: Transaction Codes for Authorization Checks
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on authorization management and troubleshooting authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the OB434 error message.