How To Fix /PF1/MSG_RP840 - Rules for determining VA could not be displayed; authorization is missing

/PF1/MSG_RP840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_RP -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Rules for determining VA could not be displayed; authorization is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP840 - Rules for determining VA could not be displayed; authorization is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_RP840 indicates that the system is unable to display the rules for determining value-added tax (VAT) because the user lacks the necessary authorizations. This is a common issue in SAP systems where access control is enforced to ensure that users can only perform actions or view data that they are authorized to.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of authorization for the user to access the specific transaction or data related to VAT determination rules. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Authorization Objects: The user’s role may not include the necessary authorization objects related to VAT determination.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include access to the VAT rules.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may not include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code