How To Fix /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES490 - &1 has no authorization for the selection of sales products

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 490

• Message text: &1 has no authorization for the selection of sales products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES490 - &1 has no authorization for the selection of sales products ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_MESSAGES490 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to select sales products in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments where user roles and authorizations are strictly managed to ensure data security and compliance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Object: The user may not have the required authorization object assigned to their user profile. This could be related to sales order processing, product selection, or specific transaction codes.
  Role Assignment: The user might not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for accessing sales products.
  Authorization Profile: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for the specific action they are trying to perform.
  Transaction Restrictions: There may be restrictions on certain transactions or data based on the user's organizational unit or other criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user’s authorizations.
  Review the roles assigned to the user and ensure that they include the necessary authorization objects for sales product selection.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Identify the specific authorization objects related to sales products (e.g., V_VBAK_VKO, V_VBAK_AAT, etc.) and ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for these objects.
  
  
  
  Role Adjustment:
  
  If the user is missing the required roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the user’s roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to test if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for managing user roles and authorizations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SU53 - Display Authorization Check (to analyze authorization failures)
  
  
  
  Authorization Concepts: Understanding how authorizations work in SAP, including the use of authorization objects, roles, and profiles, is crucial for troubleshooting these types of issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to authorization errors in your version of SAP.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking and adjusting the authorizations, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or security team for further investigation.