How To Fix /PRA/VL_SD036 - You are not authorized to perform this action

/PRA/VL_SD036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/VL_SD -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: You are not authorized to perform this action

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/PRA/VL_SD036 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/VL_SD036: You are not authorized to perform this action typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to execute a specific transaction or action within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access certain reports, perform updates, or execute specific functions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user role assigned to the user does not include the necessary authorizations for the action they are trying to perform.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not be properly configured to include the required transaction codes or authorization objects.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be updated or may have been incorrectly set up.
  Changes in Authorization: Recent changes in the authorization roles or profiles may have removed access to certain functions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and enter the user ID.
  Check the roles assigned to the user and